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Carry Me!: 1950's Lucite Purses, an American Fashion by Janice Berkson Synopsis This book celebrates some of the most fantastic and desirable handbags of the 1950s and 60s.... (read more) Your price: $55.00 New - Hardcover 
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Jewels: A Secret History by Victoria Finlay Publisher Comments In "Jewels," journalist Victoria Finlay demonstrates the power of gemstones via fascinating tales of money, intrigue, and ingenuity. From amethyst to sapphire, from 17th-century France to 21st-century Hong Kong, Finlay leaves no facet unpolished. 8-page... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Women's Costume of the Ancient World: 700 Full-Color Illustrations by Paul Louis De Giafferri Publisher Comments Hundreds of colorful illustrations provide an authentic and fascinating glimpse of what fashionable women were wearing more than 2,000 years ago, from transparent gowns and pointy-toed sandals favored by the ancient Egyptians to the graceful robes and... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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Vintage L.A.: Eats, Boutiques, Decor, Landmarks, Markets & More by Jennifer Brandt Publisher Comments Jennifer Brandt grew up in a family heavily involved in the fashion and movie industry. She embraced a culture that fostered extreme creativity, a wonderful fashion sense, and an obsession with everything Hollywood, everything vintage, and everything... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $24.50 Used - Flexible
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Warman's Vintage Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide by Leigh Leshner Synopsis "Warman's Vintage Jewelry" contains more than 800 color photos, descriptions, and prices of stunning pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry. In addition, the work offers a history of rhinestones, including cuts and shapes.... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady S Wardrobe by Kristina Harris Publisher Comments Rich selection of scaled dressmaker’s patterns from the popular late 19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion details 50 garments for women, from handsome daytime and evening dresses to casual tennis outfits, a riding habit, and undergarments... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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World of Bracelets by Anne Van Cutsem Publisher Comments The Ghysels collection of ethnic jewellers is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive. It is the culmination of passionate quest of over fourth years for aesthetic beauty and authenticity. As such, it represents an invaluable repository of... (read more) Your price: $75.00 New - Hardcover
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Fabulous Fakes: A Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry by Carole Tanenbaum Publisher Comments This text gives readers 100 years of the most amazing pieces of costume jewelry ever produced, in brilliant and beautiful color. It starts with mass-produced Victorian jewelry, moves through the wonderfully sophisticated lines of art deco geometrics, and... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from "La Mode Illustree" by Joanne Olian Publisher Comments Over 1,000 illustrations, meticulously reproduced from rare issues of renowned fashion magazine, present a striking array of womens fashions from 1860 to 1914: elegant evening and dinner gowns, stylish daywear, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Bakelite Jewelry Book by Corinne Davidov Publisher Comments During recent years, the Bakelite jewelry of the 1930s has become a trendy and popular fashion accessory and much-valued collectible. The authors have assembled here the greatest array ever seen of Bakelite jewelry. 160 illustrations, 150 in color.... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $27.95 Used - Hardcover
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Collecting Costume Jewelry, 303, the Flip Side by Julia C. Carroll Publisher Comments Have you ever wondered why collectors flip-over a piece of costume jewelry to examine the back? Julia C. Carroll's newest book, Collecting Costume Jewelry 303: The Flip Side answers this question. Included in this comprehensive volume are over 1,200... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Identification of Lace by Pat Earnshaw Synopsis This book guides the reader through the intricacies of identifying a piece of lace, listing and illustrating the points to look through in each lace. It covers the whole range of lace from all parts of the world, selecting for examination those major... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles, Ming to Ch'ing by Paul Haig Publisher Comments A comprehensive guide to collectible Chinese textiles shown in over 500 color photos, with an understandable grading system to aid in establishing value. This beautifully illustrated book is designed for all historians, Asian study scholars, and textile... (read more) Your price: $79.95 New - Hardcover
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A Treasury of Beaded Jewelry: Bead Stringing Patterns for All Ages by Mary Ellen Harte Publisher Comments Dazzled by the beautiful beadwork of native peoples near and far? This new book by Mel makes learning to create beautiful necklaces, chokers, bracelets, belts, pouches and headbands a snap. The rich mix of culturally diverse seed bead patterns found in... (read more) Your price: $8.95 New - Trade Paper
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Medieval Costume and How to Recreate It by Dorothy Hartley Publisher Comments This unique reference classifies the clothes and accessories of the 12th through the 15th centuries along social lines. Garments of every type, from the wardrobes of peasants and nobility, appear in over 200 period illustrations and patterns. Helpful... (read more) Your price: $11.95 New - Trade Paper
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Scottish Jewellery: A Victorian Passion by Diana Scarisbrick Publisher Comments Through the centuries, the distinctive character of Scottish jewelry has enchanted collectors from around the world. In the mid-nineteenth century, demand for the Highland specialties was so high that the supply from local craftsmen had to be... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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100 Years of Purses: 1880S To 1980S: Identification & Values by Ronna Lee Aikins Publisher Comments This book will identify, by chapter, purse styles over a 100-year span, from 1880 to 1980. Any female who loves or is fascinated with handbags must own this book. More than 320 photos showcase creative, stylish, flamboyant, prestigious, and conventional... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Children's Fashions 1900-1950 as Pictured in Sears Catalogs (Sears Catalogs) by Joanne Olian Publisher Comments Meticulously reproduced selection of pages from rare Sears catalogs chronicles what youngsters, ages 4 to 16, wore during the first half of the 20th century. Descriptive captions accompany more than 300 illustrations from flattering dresses with plunging... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, America, Oceania by Anne Leurquin Publisher Comments "A World of Necklaces-the fourth book in a series that also features rings, bracelets and earrings-demonstrates the importance and variety of the remarkable Ghysels collection of ethnic jewelry. The forms, colors and materials of these necklaces are... (read more) Your price: $85.00 New - Hardcover
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Rug Hooking in Maine: 1838-1950 by Mildred Co Peladeau Synopsis This fresh and scholarly look at a century of rug hooking in Maine demonstrates the significant role non-woven rugs have played in American decorative arts. True Waldoboro rugs are explored in detail and the myth of Acadian rugs is explained. Edward San... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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