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Winfield Lorita: Beads on Bags: 1880s to 2000

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: The antique beaded bag is a most exquisite and sought-after vintage collectible. Over 600 color photographs display hundreds of mostly European handbags, many never before published, including Miser, American Indian, embroidered, drawstring, framed, scenic, Bohemian, and cut steel, with information on care, history, and design technique, and close-up photographs of the intricate beadwork.…

Schiffer Nancy: Best of Golden Oak Furniture: with Details and Prices

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Fine details of carving and construction are highlighted to demonstrate the best golden oak furniture from American makers at the end of the 19th century. China cabinets, bookcases, chairs, tables and accent forms all are shown in various styles.

Jo Anne Peterson Welsh: Chintz Ceramics

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Chintz ceramics were introduced in the late 19th century, and rose to great heights of popularity in the first half of the 20th century as they were exported around the world. This classic work, now in its third edition, is better than ever for dealers and collectors. The brilliant floral bouquets adorning chintz ceramics are displayed in nearly 500 gorgeous color photographs. The major English…

Dona Z. Meilach: The Contemporary Blacksmith

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This important new book tackles the burgeoning revival of the blacksmith's art. Author Dona Meilach has brought together over 500 works by nearly 200 artist-craftsmen from sixteen countries to illustrate the unprecedented activity in modern ironwork that has led to its blossoming into a serious art form. You'll learn several techniques using hot and cold forming with the results clearly shown.…

Pina Leslie: Wearable Art: Accessories and Jewelry 1900-2000

Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: From one-of-a-kind, hand-made fashions, accessories, and jewelry to commercially made, highly decorative items, wearable art has become an important category for collectors of vintage costume and unique contemporary fashions. This book, with its 575 color photographs, showcases stunning examples of vintage and contemporary wearable art accessories, including close-up shots detailing the intricacy…

Friedland Shirley: Wearable Art, 1900-2000: With Price Guide

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: From one-of-a-kind hand made fashion to commercially made highly decorative apparel, wearable art has become an important category for both collectors of vintage costume and of unique contemporary fashion. This book, with more than 500 color photographs, is the first to cover both vintage and new wearable art. Chapters on different categories of apparel present this compelling topic at its best.…

Warren Velma Suzanne: More Golden Oak

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Using over 700 color photos, the author leads us through rooms full of fabulous antique golden oak furniture as she describes and instructs the readers. All will value the price guide and detailed descriptions as useful tools for years to come.

Skinner Tina: Harrison Fisher: Defining the American Beauty

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Harrison Fisher 's illustrations in nearly 450 color and black and white magazine covers and book pages document his career. Most famous from 1905 to 1920, he achieved celebrity status and was the leading judge of beauty. Includes price guide by dealer and collector Bruce Magnotti.

Dona Z. Meilach: Decorative and Sculptural Ironwork: Tools, Techniques and Inspiration

Скачать книгу (размер 1 666 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 328) Аннотация: With the help of this unique book, all the fascinating properties of iron and other metals can be creatively explored. 52 color plates and 717 b/w photos and drawings present the ideas and examples visually. After a short history of ironwork, the author discusses the ironworking shop, forge and tools, including anvils, vises, hammers, tongs, punches, centrifugal blowers and machine tools. She…

Nancy N. Schiffer: Japanese Export Ceramics, 1860-1920

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The world now applauds the exquisite ornamental ceramics made in Japan in the late 19th century for export to Europe and America. They dazzle the public today as they originally did when introduced at the International Fairs in Philadelphia, London, Paris, Chicago, and St. Louis over a hundred years ago. Here the breathtaking beauty of intricate decoration on Satsuma, Imari, Kutani, Hirado and…

Lindenberger Jan: Clothing and Accessories from the '40s, '50s, and '60s: A Handbook and Price Guide

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: The world of vintage clothing is a fun, exciting, rewarding area of collecting. This is particularly true of the fashions of 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Unlike earlier eras, these creations can be worn and enjoyed everyday. And there is something for every taste...from the formal to the whimsical and from the chic tailored suits of the 1940s to the free-style fashions of the late-1960s.

Dubbs Ball Joanne: Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: This important references takes an in-depth journey through the phenomental ascent of costume jewelry through the 20th century. The costume jewelry designers are discussed individually and their work is displayed in hundreds of magnificent photographs of their masterpieces. Unsigned masterpieces are also included, proving that the makers of many top quality pieces are sometimes unknown. This…

Ball Joanne Dubbs: The Art of Fashion Accessories

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: A sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories. Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more are presented in a decade-by-decade progression of fashion styles. 478 color photos, original drawings, and an extensive text bring the twentieth century to life. Collectors of vintage clothing will covet the information and illustrations in this gorgeous work.

Rontgen Robert E.: The Book of Meissen

Скачать книгу (размер 1 692 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 333) Аннотация: Now the standard reference. More than 1200 illustrations, 282 in color, show the history of the Meissen porcelain manufactory in Germany and the products it produced. Years of meticulous research in the Meissen archives have culminated in this unexcelled reference book. Special attention is given to the 19th and 20th century products of the manufactory, which have been neglected in most books on…

Rothe Len: The Bare Truth: Stars of Burlesque in the '40s and '50s

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Len Rothe has again pulled from his collection of original photographs of entertainers this delightful selection of over 100 images of Burlesque stars. Together with a revealing text that introduces burlesque to today's new audience, these photographs retain the surprise and teasing elements that endeared the dancers on stage in the heydays of burlesque shows.

Matthew L. Burkholz: Copper Art Jewellery

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: The premier reference for twentieth century designs in copper jewelry, this beautiful book has been praised by collectors, appraisers, and art dealers alike. Over 300 color photos show hundreds of examples of the jewelry. Original art work, advertising, identifying marks and anecdotes round out this exhaustive study.

Herbert Schiffer: Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous «China Trade.» The principal purpose of this book is to show and discuss the many forms and variations that have made this field so fascinating. The text is simple and factual and explodes many cherished myths…

Margarete Baur-Heinhold: Decorative Ironwork: Wrought Iron Gratings, Gates and Railings

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Who can resist the magic of beautiful wrought ironwork? What artists in iron have wrought over the centuries in ornaments and decorations is shown in this book through hundreds of captivating photographs. Thorough attention is paid to the restoration of wrought iron through discussions of techniques and various materials. The ironwork examples are organized according to the uses of ironwork, such…

Ulrike Von Hase-Schumndt: Theodor Fahrner Jewelry

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Stunning Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern jewelry by the firm of Theodor Fahrner is displayed in this detailed chronological study. Hundreds of pieces of jewelry are illustrated along with advertisements, original design sketches, all known marks, and pictures of the important people.

Ockner Paula: Art Deco Aluminum: Kensington

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The…