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Four lovely brides model 28 elegant costumes from around the world. Bridal wardrobes include a Celtic robe from the medieval period, a Chinese tunic of red silk, a Philippine wedding gown, and ensembles from Holland, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, Denmark, Greece, Russia, and eighteen other countries. Notes describe wedding apparel and provide information on traditional wedding ceremonies.
A recent surge in this paper money arena provides a ready-made audience for a new edition of this one-of-a-kind book. Top-dollar auctions are putting more Colonial American paper money into collectors' hands, creating a wealth of collectors seeking a new edition of the definitive guide, "The Early Paper Money of America". This is the collectors' best choice, because it: offers 1,100+ detailed, high quality illustrations investors, history enthusiasts, re-enactment groups and educators can turn to for identifying issues; represents the most comprehensive guide to Colonial American paper money and early states issues; and, provides information not readily available to general paper money collectors. This new edition continues a tradition of reliability collectors of early American paper money respect.
The most authoritative work on paper patched bullets. The current resurgence of single-shot and black-powder rifles creates a need for up-to-date and accurate information about paper patched bullets. This book presents today's most thorough, fully illustrated source of information for those who enjoy a taste of the past.Table of ContentsChapter1 Background2 The Bullet3 Casting the Paper Patched Bullet4 Sizing, Bumping and Swaging5 The Paper Jacket6 Applying the Patch7 The Patching Board8 Lubrication9 Waterproofing the Jacket10 Cutting Patches in Quantity11 Loading the Paper Patched Bullet12 Theory of the Paper Patched Bullet13 Back to the Beginning
The ill-fated French Queen became the fashion paragon of the 18th century, thanks to the able assistance of her dressmaker, Rose Bertin. This lavish paper doll collection features 2 figures portraying the Queen and her stylist, accompanied by 15 sumptuous costumes. Meticulous, accurate notes provide detailed descriptions for the dazzling array of apparel.
Colorful paper dolls that sold everything from coffee to cathartics, from tea to thread, from cocoa to corsets. These dolls were the playthings of generations of children from the 1890s to the First World War. These wonderful examples of advertising art include fanciful characters from the imagination of artists like Palmer Cox. Dolls dressed in the national costumes of the many immigrants to the United States had a special appeal to everyone. Dolls depicting characters from favorite nursery rhymes and folk tales were issued by many advertisers; these dolls filled the playtime hours of many. Dolls appealing to our patriotism take on the form of Uncle Sam, soldiers, and sailors. Dolls also appeared as Americans at work and play. Human characteristics were even ascribed to animals of all kinds to give children an opportunity to dress them up in colorful costumes. It is difficult to find a segment of society not represented by a paper doll! Whether you're a collector or someone simply interested in the charm and culture of turn-of-the-century America, this book is sure to make a good addition to your library.
Illustrating the diversity and beauty of Native American horse tack and gear, Jaye Oliver traces their evolution from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. Drawing upon objects from North American museum and historical society collections, Oliver’s lush, full-color paintings sample equine finery of the various tribes of the North American Southwest, Plateau, and Great Plains. Including a historical narrative and illustrated glossary, as well as curatorial descriptions of each object portrayed, this work is as instructive as it is breathtaking. Including pictorial instructions for assembling the tack and gear, this work is for students, collectors, and aficionados of all ages, offering an unprecedented survey of the following collections: Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming; Denver Art Museum; Glenbow Museum, Alberta, Canada; Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University; Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of New Mexico; Montana Historical Society; Minnesota Historical Society; State Historical Society of North Dakota; Nez Percé National Historical Park, National Park Service; National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution; National Museum of Natural History/Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution; Portland Art Museum, Oregon; School of American Research, Santa Fe.
What can we learn about America by examining its paper bills? This illuminating text answers that question by exploring the social, cultural and historical contexts of paper money. Predicated on the assumption that paper bills speak to us through the deliberate use of symbols--letters, verbal and visual elements, as well as symbols of civic values--this book examines what has been conveyed to Americans via their currency from colonial times through the present day. Topics covered include origin, design, creative and subversive usages, and counterfeiting.
Easy-to-use patterns All original designs Tips for effective cutting Experienced as well as beginning papercutters will find a full variety of original patterns in this sourcebook by acclaimed cutter Claudia Hopf. The assortment includes floral designs, botanicals, cats, several breeds of dogs, birds, wild animals, farm animals, folk country scenes, nautical themes, the months of the year, Valentines, Halloween and Christmas decorations, and designs inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch, Shaker, Native American, Polish, and Chinese papercutting traditions. The patterns can be reduced, enlarged, or used as printed.
Two of the genre's leading magazines combine forces to offer crafters their best projects, articles, techniques, and tips. Projects include cards, jewelry, magnets, home and fashion accessories, gift wrap, handmade paper, and many more. Easy-to-follow instructions and compelling photos describe how-to steps for literally dozens of amazing stamping techniques as well as unusual paper-crafting methods. Features: * One of the three newest editions in the Treasury of Favorites series, produced exclusively for Leisure Arts * The series' first books created a demand for more than five reprints in the first year * 288 pages packed with easy-to-replicate designs and motivating ideas, including greeting cards, shaker tags, frames, altered books, and other paper-craft techniques
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