Historical

* 1000 Glass Beads, Cathy Finegan
Innovation and imagination in contemporary glass beadmaking. (TB23) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 408
ISBN: 1579904580, 9781579904586

* 1960s Fashion Print, A Sourcebook, Marnie Fogg
From Biba to Warhol, flower power to psychedelia, reflecting one of the most radical periods of the 20th c. (TD37) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9780713490541

* 500 Baskets
A celebration of the basketmaker's art covering traditional and contemporart works. (TB76) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 419
ISBN: 1579907318

Ainu, Spirit Of A Northern People, William Fitzhugh And Chiasto O. Dubreuil.
A study of the indigenous people of northern Japan. (UW06) $55.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 415
ISBN: 0967342902

America's Glorious Quilts (B1055) $50.00

* American Arts And Crafts Textiles, Dianne Ayres, Timothy Hansen..
Historical background, decorating inspiration, period ephemra and perior installations. (AB53) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 246
ISBN: 0810904349, 9780810904347

* Ancient Textiles, Carole Gillis & Marir-Louise B. Nosch
From Bronze Age to Modern Times, (WM14) $100.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 290
ISBN: 9781842172025

Anonymous Was A Woman, Mirra Bank.
Traditional American art of the 18th and 19th centuries. Covers samplers, quilts, needle pictures and excerpts from diaries and letters. (SN16) $14.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0312134304, 9780312134303

* Antico Setificio Fiorentino, Patrizia Pietrogrande And Sabine Pretsch.
The charm of the Renaissance through this surviving silk weaving manufactory. English text. (DE42) $64.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 159
ISBN: 887166485X, 9788871664859

* Antique Needlework Tools And Embroideries, Nerylla Taunton.
From the 17th c to Edwardian era, grouped by period and style of embroidery. (AN34) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
ISBN: 1851492534, 9781851492534

Antique Quilts & Textiles, Bobbie Aug And Gerald Roy
A price guide to functional and fashionable cloth omforts of 19th and 20thc (B1897) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 192
ISBN: 1574323741

* Apropos Patterns For Embroidery, Lace And Woven Textiles, Margaret Abegg.
The definitive resouce on early printed pattern books in this fully illustrated large format monograph. (AS41) $170.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 210
ISBN: 3905014130, 9783905014136

* Art Deco Textiles, Charlotte Samuels.
From the V&A Museum. (AD57) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0810966042, 9780810966048

Art Fabric: Mainstream, Constantine (B1060) $35.00

* Art Of Embroidery, Lanto Synge.
A history of style and design through the Royal School of Needlework collection . Covers fabrics, costume, interior decoration, samplers and pastimes all presented in in this extravagent volume. (AN43) $90.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 368
ISBN: 185149359X, 9781851493593

* The Art Of The Basket, Bryan Sentance
A worldwide survey revealing the universality of natural fibers for utility, decorative and wearable uses. (TX26) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 216
ISBN: 0500510482, 9780500510483

Art Of The Embroiderer, Charles Germain De Saint Aubin.
An exquisite presentation and translation of the original 18th century text, containing a wealth of ageless information for the embroiderer with specific references to conditions, values and aesthetics of the 18th century. Beautiful full color detailed photographs. (h, cased) (GO01) $50.00
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0879234806, 9780879234805

The Art Of The Loom, Ann Hecht.
Weaving, spinning and dyeing working methods from traditional communities across the world. (RZ30) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208

* The Art Of The Loom, Ann Hecht.
Weaving, spinning and dyeing across the world. (UW03) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0295981393

* Arts & Crafts Textiles, Ann Wallace.
An introduction to the American textile movement with reverence to original and reproduction pieces. (GS47) $22.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0879059087, 9780879059088

Bauhaus Textiles, Sigrid Wortmann Weltge.
The art and craft of weaving in the origins of this art deco style. (NO90) $27.50
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0500280347, 9780500280348

The Bayeux Tapestry, Wolfgang Grape.
This 75yd embroidery brought to life in a vivid text. color and b/w ill. (PR20) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 184
ISBN: 3791313657, 9783791313658

* The Belles Of New England, William Moran
The women of the textile mills and the families whose wealth they wove. The story of the downstairs girls in terms of labor history. (AB05) $16.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 292
ISBN: 9780312326005

* Beyond The Tanabata Bridge, Traditional Japanese Textiles, William Jay Rathbun.
Artistry, traditions, and costume related to historical periods. Seattle Art Museum collection. (AT58) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 199
ISBN: 0932216404, 9780932216403

* The Book Of Fine Linen, Francois De Bonneville.
The history of fine linens in emproidery, lace and prints from the "hope chests" of the past. (AD18) $65.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 2080135570, 9782080135575

* British Fabrics, Ed. Kylie Sanderson.
A directory listing quality fabric producers. Includes addresses and color photos of textiles. (RA13) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 234
ISBN: 0946393060

British Samplers, Mary Eirwen Jones.
Reprint of 1948 edition, one of the classics covering history any survey of the sampler. (DC69) $20.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0713456345, 9780713456349

Broderikunst Og Prydsom (D2062) $16.00

* The Care And Preservation Of Textiles, Karen Finch & Greta Putnam.
Still the definitive book on textile care, this book is a must for anyone involved in collecting, wearing or just enjoying textiles in any form. Karen Finch is Principal of the Textile Conservation Center at Hampton Court Palace. (LA77) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0916896374, 9780916896379

Celebrating The Stitch: Contemporary Embroidery Of North America, Barbara Lee Smith.
The works of 100 of the best machine and hand embroiderers with design strategies, techniques and exercises. (NO21) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 230
ISBN: 094239139X, 9780942391398

* Children's Handkerchiefs, J. J. Murphy
A 200 year histoy of the printed handkerchief which delighted generations of children. (SJ66) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0764304305, 9780764304309

Children's Sewing Collectibles (B1910) $25.00

* China's Dragon Robes, Schuyler Cammann.
A technical and scholarly survey of this richest period of Chinese textile art. Reprint of 1952 edition. (AT51) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 230
ISBN: 1588860000, 9781588860002

* Chinese Textiles, Verity Wilson
From the Museum collection, textiles for special occasions presented from Imperial China through the present era. Section of technique. (AB69) $55.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
ISBN: 1851774386, 9781851774388

* Clothed To Rule The Universe, Stephen K. Little And Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
Ming and Quing DYnasty teztiles. (UW07) $33.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 112
ISBN: 0295980265, 9780295980263

* Clothing And Textile Collections In The United States, Sally Queen And Vicki L. Berger
The only comprehensive directory listing more than 2,600 collections. (TX32) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 408

* Collecting Antique Linens Lace & Needlewoprk, Frances Johnson.
All varieties of 20th c. laces and embrideries in this well illustrated guide. (CI71) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 200
ISBN: 0870696335, 9780870696336

* Collecting Handkerchiefs, Roseanna Mihalick
Organized by theme, hundredsn of printed handkerchiefs presented from the 1940's - early 1960s. Included price guide. (SJ71) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 076431131X, 9780764311314

* Collecting Household Linens, Frances Johnson
Linens and the tools used to make them with value guide, restoration trechniques and care. (SJ43) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 076430111X, 9780764301117

* Collecting More Household Linens, Frances Johnson
A guide for both visual recognition and price of the linens we remember. (SJ83) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 158
ISBN: 0764302086, 9780764302084

* Miller's Collecting Textiles, Patricia Frost.
From Christie's London, Frost has assembled a most authorative survey of of textiles from samplers to laces as a valuable assist for anyone with interest in the fiber arts (MI51) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 1840002034, 9781840002034

* Collectors' Guide To Vintage Tablecloths,. Pamela Glasell
A comprehensice visual regference to the printed tableclorthn frpom 1700s to the 1950s. (SJ70) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 176
ISBN: 0764316168, 9780764316166

A Collector's Guide To Chinese Dress Accessories, Valery M. Garrett.
Beautifully illustrated with background covering techniques, symbolism, government regulations and social implications. (AT52) $70.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 187
ISBN: 9789812047298, 9812047298

3-In-1 Color Tool, Joen Wolfrom.
Technique for creating perfect color combinations with a variety of options through matching colors by coror cards. 29 cards in plastic pouch (hinged) (CQ12) $17.00
ISBN: 734817102793

* Colorful Tablecloths, 1930s-1960s, Yvonne Barineau & Erin Henderson
YThe npopular printed table cloth in the variety of colors, fabrics and themes with price guide. (SJ63) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 176
ISBN: 0764320734, 9780764320736

Common Thread/common Ground, Marsha Van Valin.
A collection of essays on early samplers and historic needlework, well illustrated, from the 1999 sampler symposium at the Scarlet Letter. (SL35) $33.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80
ISBN: 0964476452, 9780964476455

The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles, Elizabeth Kuella.
Lace, quilts, garments, paisleys, hats and much more in this guide to identification, vbalue and some history. (CI74) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 250
ISBN: 0873416767, 9780873416764

Not Yet Available * Connecticut Needlework..1740-1840, Susan P. Schoelwer
Masterworks from the needlework colle tions of the Conneticut Historical Society including samplers, rigs, crewel hangings, quilted petticoats, quilts, etc. (UP52) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781881264125

Considerations For The Care Of Textiles And Costumes, Harold F. Mailand.
This handbook is designed as a guide to preventive maintenance. A result of four years of research and internships with textile specialists and conservators, the author examines conservation and restoration noting climate, lighting, mildew, insects, cleaning, storage and mounting for exhibition. (ID01) $8.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 23

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Arts, Robert T. Coffland.
Through 20 of Japan's leading bamboo artists, a collection of traditional and contemporary styles as evolved through this 150 year art form. (AT57) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 143
ISBN: 1878529676, 9781878529671

Country Textiles Of Japan, Reiko Mochinaga Brandon.
The art of Tsutsugaki, a form of resist dyeing using a rice paste. History, technique and an extensive portfolio of designed fabrics and robes. (AS58) $23.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 152

* A Creative And Conceptual Analysis Of Textiles, Joan Michaels-Paque
Putting textile structure into universal concepts of geometry is the focus of this well illustrated monograph. (JP02) $38.00
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 146

* Culture Of Clothing Among Taiwan Aborigines, Saalih Lee.
Tradition, meaning and images in this study of traditional clothing and ornaments. (UW05) $110.00
Binding: Boxed
Pages: 431
ISBN: 9576384877, 9789576384875

Decorative Antique Ironwork: A Pictorial Treasury, Henry Rene D'Allemagne.
Magnificent illustrations of over 4500 objects from Roman times to early 19th c. Includes an extensive selection on needlework tools, handbag frames, scissors, shuttles, thread holders, spooling wheels and chatelaines. (DV79) $29.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 414
ISBN: 0486220826, 9780486220826

* Design Principles And Fiber Techniques, Joan Michaels Paque
Understanding the universality of fiber manipulation for creative effects by hitching, knotting, wrapping, plaiting, weaving, coiling, basketry, etc. (JP06) $34.00
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 103

Designs For Shawls, Introduction By Hillary Young.
A Victoria and Albert Museam Colour Book. The designs of George Haite reproduced. (RJ18) $14.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 33
ISBN: 0863502164, 9780863502163

Double-Woven Treasures From Old Peru, Adele Cahlander
Comprehensive study of pre-Columbian double cloth textiles. (UN92) $28.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 198
ISBN: 0932394051, 9780932394057

Early American & Antique Sewing Machines (B1913) $30.00

An Elizabethan Inheritance, The Hardwick Hall Textiles, Santina M. Levey
Embroidery and Tudor history through the textile collection of the Countess of Shrewsbury (late 16th c.) . (h) [Previopus title: ELIZABETHAN TREASURES] (PW07) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112

* Embroidered Textiles, Sheila Paine
A world perspective organized by identification, symbols, and culture. (NQ16) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9780500513941

Embroiderer's And Quilter's Source Book, Angela Thompson
An overview of historical and world textiles encompassing virtually every technique. Arranged by technique from 17th to 21st c. (TB55) $28.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 320
ISBN: 0713489537, 9780713489538

* Embroiderers Of Ninhue, Carmen Benavente
Stitching Chilean rural life as developed through the social, economic snd political upheavel of 1971. (TX64) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9780896726482

Embroideries And Samplers From Islamic Eqypt, Marianne Ellis.
A rich collection of embroidery fragments from mid 19th c. to 16th c. in blackwork, crocc stitch, counted thread, applique and patchwork. (AS60) $32.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 95
ISBN: 1854441353, 9781854441355

* Embroideries From Snowshill..,althea Mackenzie
From one of the world's leading collections of costume and accessories of the 18th and 19th centuries. (AN53) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0707803861, 9780707803869

Embroidery, Pepin Press.
A rich collection of embroidery designs selected for their visual appeal. Not annotated. Includes a CD ROM of all designs for reproduction use. (RJ36) $24.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9057680386

Embroidery Of The Greek Islands, Roderick Taylor.
Textiles as part of the social structure by geographical area ogether with marerials and techniques. (IP02) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 1899296050, 9781899296057

Embroidery From India & Akistan, Sheila Paine.
Costume and household textiles within a cultural context. (UW13) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 88
ISBN: 0295981369, 9780295981369

* English And American Textiles From 1790 To The Present, Mary Schoeser And Celia Rufey.
With restoration in mind the authors present a lavish pictorial presentation of two centuries of textile design. Accompanying photos illustrate the context in which the textiles were used. (NO12) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
ISBN: 0500014736, 9780500014738

* English Embroideries 16th & 17th C., Mary Brooks
Collection from the Ashmolean Museum collection, often made by affluent school girls in a mineature world of kings, queens and biblical heroes. (NB37) $16.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781854441928

* The Extraordinary In The Ordinary, Mary Hunt Kahlenberg.
Textiles and objects from the collections of Lloyd Costenb and the Neutrogena Corp. Embroideries, hats, soft sculpture. (AB35) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 280
ISBN: 0810913968, 9780810913967

* Fabrics, Caroline Lebeau.
Lavishly illustratede decorative art of textiles from around the world, exploring the fabrics, soft furnishings, drapery and passementerie. (RH49) $55.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
ISBN: 0517574349, 9780517574348

A Fanfare For The Sun King, Unfolding Fans For Louis Xiv, Pamela Cowen.
From the reign of Louis XIV, a collection offeing a unique insight into the social, cultural and political life of the Court. (AN48) $47.50
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 208
ISBN: 1903942209, 9781903942208

* Felt, Art, Crafts And Design, Katherine Thomas.
A survey of current creative activites couturiers and designers. Comes with felt slipcase. (AN47) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 280
ISBN: 3897901579, 9783897901575

* The Fine Art Of Textiles, Dilys E. Blum
The collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Over 400 pieces spanning geographic, period and technique disciplines. (AN57) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0876331169, 9780876331163

Five Centuries Of Tapestry, Anna Gray Bennett.
An indepth catalog of the renowned collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. (CD14) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 330
ISBN: 081180206X, 9780811802062

Five Colours Of The Universe (EA01) $10.00

Flemish Tapestry, Guy Delmarcel.
A lush volume covering one of the most skillful textile traditions of the world from 15th c through 18th c. (AB41) $95.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 383
ISBN: 0810933454, 9780810933453

* Flowers Of Silk And Gold, Sumru Belgr Krody.
Exotic embroidery of the Ottoman Empire. (RZ50) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 1858941059, 9781858941059

* Flowers, Dragons, & Pine Trees, Mary M. Dusenbury
Textiles from East, South and Central Asia dating from 15 through 20th c. covering Persian, Indian, Kashmir, Chinese and Japanese textiles, embroideries and court costume. (NA09) $75.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 312

* Fun And Collectible Kitchen Towels, Michelle Hayes
Printed kitchen towel sets from the 1930s to the 1960s (SJ84) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0764323156, 9780764323157

* Fun Linens Of The 20th Century, Elizabeth Scofield And Peggy Zalamea
Whimiscal household linens of the mid-twentieth century with price guide (SJ82) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0764315994, 9780764315992

* Gay & Gifty Pot Holders, Barbara E. Mauzy
The era of the hand crocheted pot holder brings back nostalgia of handmade useful yet decorative accessories. (SJ85) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0764316869, 9780764316869

* Greeting Cards: As The Century Turns (LG30) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Bead Work (LG23) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Bobbin Lace (LG66) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Bridal (LG21) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Knitted Lace (LG22) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Lace (LF87) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Lace Imagery (LF86) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Millinery 1891 (LF85) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Needle Lace (LG20) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Tape Lace (LG29) $2.50

Greeting Cards: Whitework (LF89) $2.50

* Guide To English Embroidery, Patricia Wardle.
An illustrated survey of the V & A Museum embroideries from medieval to present. (VI03) $12.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 68
ISBN: 0112900305, 9780112900306

* Hairwork In The Zorn Collections, Birgitta Sandstrom
A brief history of Swedish hairwork from early 19th c. to present day as centralized aroud Vamhus. Examples of some extraordinary pieces. (NE15) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 24
ISBN: 9197251909

* Handcrafted Indian Textiles, Martand Singh, Rta Kapur Chishti, Rahul Jain.
The finest of Indian woven and printed textiles produced between 1980-1990 based on their historical legacy. (TX16) $48.00
Binding: Boxed
Pages: 150

* Hanky Panky, An Intimate History Of The Handkerchief, Helen Gustafson.
The 20th c. handkerchief in its many forms as "an extension of the self." (TN25) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 139
ISBN: 1580084184, 9781580084185

The History Of Beads, From 30,000 Bc To The Present, Lois Sherr Dubin.
Examples from the worlds museums and collections. Bead making techniques, maps. A comprehensive history with photos of over 2000 beads. (AB02) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 364
ISBN: 0810907364, 9780810907362

The History Of Beads, From 30,000 Bc To The Present, Lois Sherr Dubin.
Examples from the worlds museums and collections. Bead making techniques, maps. A comprehensive history with photos of over 2000 beads. (AB06) $20.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 136
ISBN: 0810981785, 9780810981782

* Home Sweet Home, Deborah Harding And Laura Fisher
The house in American folk art covering quilts, coverlets, hooked rugs, samplers, embroidery, furnishings and graophic arts. (BS53) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160

Illustrated History Of Textiles, Ed By Madeleine Ginsburg.
Development, design and use of textiles from all cultures and periods. V&A Museum resources. (OB23) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
ISBN: 045863050311, 0517050315, 9780517050316

* Imperial Silks, Robert D. Jacobsen.
The awsome collection of Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1912) garments and textiles in the Minneapolois Institute of Arts in this detailed, well illusttrated docementation covering historical, technical and social aspects of all levels of society. (2 vol boxed set) (AT50) $240.00
Pages: 1182
ISBN: 1878529722, 9781878529725

* In Praise Of The Needlewoman, Gail Carolyn Sirna
Women in the process of needlework, lacemaking and weaving as depicted in Western art. Includes over 80 paintings from Vermeer to Cassatt. (TA12) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 1858943418, 9781858943411

In The Presence Of The Dragon Throne: Ch'ing Dynasty Costume (1644-1911), John E. Vollmer.
A fascinating examination of textiles in the East Asian historical tradition and the related politics from the Nomadic heritage to the Manchu Dynasty. A detailed collection of well documented photographs. (RO02) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 88
ISBN: 0888541953, 9780888541956

Indian Embroidery, Rosemary Crill.
Covers the many different regions of India from the V&A collection from the 17th c. to present. Includes a stitch glossary. (AN42) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
ISBN: 185177310X, 9781851773107

* Indian Ikat Textiles, Rosemary Crill
Based on the collection of the V&A, this complex form of dyeing theads before weaving is fuly explored. (AN51) $48.00
Pages: 176
ISBN: 1851772421, 9781851772421

* Indian Textiles, John Gilow And Nicholas Barnard
Covering production, materials, decorative techniques from embroidery to split-ply. (NQ19) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9780500514320

* Indian Textiles In The East, John Guy
From Southeast Asia to Japan, the trade in Indian textiles focusing on 17th and 18th c. when the trade peaked. (NQ28) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9780500288290

* Indonesian Textiles, Michael Hitchcock.
An historical and technical survey of Indonesian textiles including the traditons behind them. With over 100 color and 50 black and white illustrations. (HR01) $26.00
ISBN: 0064302172, 9780064302173

* Inventing Kindergarten, Norman Brosterman.
The Froebel graphic system for teaching about art and design as well as the other disciplines. An important resource for young and old. (AB55) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0810990709, 9780810990708

* Inventive Fiber Crafts, Elyse Sommer.
A 70's classic, the renaissance of fiber crafts is presented through technique and projects for weaving, coiling, creative knitting, free form crochet, macrame, bobbin lace and stitchery. (XA07) $12.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 173
ISBN: 0135024684, 9780135024683

* Japanese Textiles In The Victoria And Albert Museum, Anna Jackson.
Embroidered, woven and printed fabrics of kimonos, actor's robes, and indigo dyed folk costume from17th c. to prsent. (AB50) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
ISBN: 1851773169, 9781851773169

* Javanese Batik Designs From Metal Stamps, Albert Buell Lewis.
From the Field Museum collections (1924) . (PW03) $10.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 32

* Jewish Ritual Art, Michael E. Keen.
From the Victoria & Albert Museum, craftsmanship in virtually every medium. (RJ06) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 126
ISBN: 0112904491, 9780112904496

* Judith Hayle Samplers, Edwina Ehrman
The 17th and 18th c. samplers stitched by the pupils of Judith Hayle with historical details of makers and teacher. (JH07) $58.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 92

Kalagas (B1080) $40.00

* Kilims, A Buyer's Guide, Lee Allane.
A comprehensive guide covering history, technique, patterns and symbolism, fully indexed. (DA05) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0500278415, 9780500278413

Knitters' Cro...Travel Guide '06 (DP03) $16.00

* Lacis Museum Exhibit Catalog:
Exhibit Catalogs from the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. (LJ11) $5.00

* Late 18th & 19th Century Textiles, Sue Kerry
Rich woven and embroidered fabrics when the courts demanded nothing less then the finest of the weaving trade. (NB42) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781851495559

Laundry (SB47) $25.00

* Liberty Design, Barnara Morris.
Costume, fabrics, furniture and jewelry from London's trend setting Liberty from 1870's to 1918 covering the aesthetic, arts & crafts and art nouveau movements. (RM09) $22.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
ISBN: 155521391X, 9781555213916

Not Yet Available * Linen: From Flax Seed To Woven Cloth
History, cultivation, processing, spinning, syeing, weaving, finishing and folklore. (SQ15) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9780764334665

Linens And Lace, 20th C. (SH51) $48.00

* Living Fabric, Monisha Ahmed
Weaving among the Nomads of Ladakh Himalaya and the ways in which fibers, weaving and textiles are symbolized, construicted and experienced with valuable insight to primitive techniques. Richly illustrated. (TX24) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0834805219, 9780834805217

* Louder Than Words, Geraldine Sheridan
The irrepressible women workers of the eighteenth century brought to life using Diderot's Encyclopedia as a guide to the trades of their involvement. (TX58) $55.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9780896726222

* The Maker's Hand, A Close Look At Textile Structures, Peter Collingwood.
A study of the assembling of threadlike elements into functional structures. (AS55) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 100
ISBN: 1857251342

Material Wealth, Living With Luxurious Fabrics, Jack Lenor Larsen.
Explores the use of fabrics in interior spaces. Lavishly illustrated. (AD06) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
ISBN: 1558590072, 9781558590076

* Mexican Textiles, Masako Takahashi
The traditions of cottons, wools, laces, embroideries and rugs by technique, quality and use. (CD22) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 143
ISBN: 081183378X, 9780811833783

Middle Eastern And Venetian Glass Beads, 8th To 20th C., Augusto Panini
Cultural, production, distribution and magical properties examined. (RI20) $100.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 312
ISBN: 9788861301641

* Mourning Art And Jewelry, Maureen Delorme
Decorative art and jewelry to commemorate and memorialize death from 1600 through WW I (SJ91) $60.00
ISBN: 0764319647

Needle Arts (TR70) $25.00

Needlecrafters' Travel Companion (B1911) $12.00

* The Needlework Of Mary Queen Of Scots, Margaret Swain.
Well illustrated survey. (UN38) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0896762483, 0903585227, 9780903585224

Netsuke, Matthew Welch And Shren Chappell.
The Japanese art of miniature carving in fully illustrated exhibition catalog. (AT53) $62.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 197
ISBN: 0912964669, 9780912964669

* Nomadic Embroideries, Tina Skinner
Gujarat Indian textile craft of tribal people from garments to temple offerings. (SJ95) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9780764330322

* Old Time Tools And Toys Of Needlework, Gertrude Whiting.
History, folklore and uses of antique needlework tools, including lace bobbins, pincushions, thimbles and sewing birds. (DV05) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 357
ISBN: 0486225178, 9780486225173

Oldtimer Sewing Machine, Otto Landgraf.
For historian and collector, the definitive, well illustrated history covering all types and technologies with emphasis on German manufacture. (PG01) $59.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192

* Opulent Textiles: The Schumacher Collection, Richard E. Slavin Iii.
100 years of American taste in fabrics and the associated interiors through this trip through the archives of this pioneering firm. (RH21) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 220
ISBN: 0517582554, 9780517582558

Orphan Objects, Daniel M. Swetschinski.
Traditional Jewish textile art from the collection of the Jewish Historical Museum of Amsterdam. (UW02) $48.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 248
ISBN: 9040099537, 9789040099533

* Ottoman Embroidery, Marianne Ellis And Jennifer Wearden.
From the V&A collection, by finished works from the 16th c., details, and technique diagrams, including the double-sided stitch, In inspirations for contemporary needleworkers. (AB43) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0810965852

Ottoman Embroidery (IP01) $60.00

Pacific Pattern, Susanne Kuchler And Graeme Were
Fiber and fabric of the South Pacific in a lavish survey of historical and contemporary pieces. (NQ05) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 050051237X, 9780500512371

* Painted With Thread: The Art Of American Embroidery, Paula Bradstreed Richter.
Detailed exhibit catalog covering embroidered artifacts, samplers, costume and furnishings. (UP50) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 157
ISBN: 0883891190, 9780883891193

* Unravelling Textiles, Janet Ruzvi With Monisha Ahmed
The Kashmir shawl and beyond through three centuries of excellence and the commercial operation of tens of thousands of people. (NB46) $80.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9788185026909

* Pashmina, Anamika Pathak
The woolen tradition of the Indian shawl for 4000 years covering history, technique and evolution of motifs. (TX19) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
ISBN: 8174362398, 9788174362391

Patolas And Resist-Dyed Fabrics Of India (B1089) $25.00

Pattern Books..Emb, Lace..Knitting, 98 (D2033) $30.00

* Patterns Of Childhood, Rebecca Quinton
Samplers from the Glasgow Museums collections spanning over 300 years with rich background information. (AI09) $24.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 96

* Patterns: Book Of Embroidery 1534, Johan Schartzenberger. Read A Few Pges
A facsimile of one of the earliest pattern books, consisting of border patterns inspired by organic forms from nature and mythology as well as many counterchange patterns. (LH21) $14.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 42
ISBN: 189165649X, 9781891656491

* Patterns: Embroidery-Early 16th C., Claude Nourry.
An unabridged reprint of four early 16th c. French pattern books. (LE72) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 1891656163, 9781891656163

* Peter Collingwood, Special Edition
A commemorative edition of "The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers" Summer 2009, reprinting 40 articles from years past. (UO84) $16.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 52

* Pre-Columbian Woven Treasures, Lena Bjerregaard
Collction at the Danish National Museum. (WM13) $38.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 127
ISBN: 8789384911

* Preserving Textiles: A Guide For The Nonspecialist, Harold F. Mailand & Dorothy Stites Alig.
Informative without being overly technical covering handling, storage, labeling, repairing and cleaning. (ID02) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 92
ISBN: 0936260718, 9780936260716

* Primary Structures Of Fabrics (RZ84) $50.00

Princes Of Germany (LL20) $25.00

Printed And Dyed Textiles From Africa, John Gillow.
30 textiles illustrate the range of visual flavors from indigo-resist-dyed to block prints and ikats. Technical information included. (UW11) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 88
ISBN: 0295981385, 9780295981383

* Quaker School Girl Samplers From Ackworth, Carol Humphrey
Quaker life at the turn of the 19th c. as relived through the samplers created at the British Ackworth School. A beautiful presentation and an untold story. Dust jacket opens to reveal a full Ackworth pattern. (JH06) $110.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 232
ISBN: 9780955208614

* Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting, David Revere McFadden
Extreme expression in contemporary textile art. a collections of "works reflecting the enrgy, vitality, and innovation demonstrated by a diverse group of contemporary artists who apply traditional knitting and lace making techniques to unusual materials.." (NB38) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 156
ISBN: 9781851495689

Richly Woven Traditions, Douglas P. Murray.
Costumes of the Miao of Southwest China and beyond. Exhibit catalog. (AT54) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64

Romanian Folk Textiles (AC18) $25.00

* Samplers, Susan Mayor And Diana Fowle.
26 large format plates of samplers from 16th to 19th c. with history and commentary. No charts. (MO30) $10.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 63
ISBN: 1559211547, 9781559211543

Samplers From A-Z, Pamela A. Parmal.
A marvelous collection of samplers in every technique arranged by aalphapetical titles such as "French Knot, Gold, Italian Cutwork, and Umulaut. Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibit catalog. (DP05) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64
ISBN: 0878464816, 9780878464814

Samplers From The V&a Museum, Clare Browne And Jennifer Wearden
Lavishly illustratred, providing a historical survey and practical guide to stitches. International in scope with closeup details. (AN64) $50.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 1851772901, 9781851772902

* Samplers, How To Compare & Value, Stephen & Carol Huber.
The entire range of schoolgirl samplers and pictorial needlework covering both sides of the Atlantic, 17th through 19th c. A value guide and master class in sampler appraising. (MI52) $28.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
ISBN: 1840005416, 9781840005417

The Sari, Lyndon Lynton.
Styles, terns, history and techniques in a beautifully illustrated volume. (DA04) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0810944618, 9780810944619

* A Schole-House For The Needle, Richard Shorleyker.
A reprint of lace and pattern book from 1632. Historical background by Santina M. Levey.60 ill (EM60) $62.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 1872665721, 9781872665726

* Scissors, Massimiliano Mandel.
A large format poresentation of scissors from earliest times and cultures with an extensive discourse on history and development. (HV07) $24.00
ISBN: 1854221825, 9781854221827

* Sewing Accessories, Millers, Elaine Gaussen.
Practical advise, values, materials and care for over 125 collectable pieces covering virtually every specialty. (MI53) $10.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64
ISBN: 1840003537, 9781840003536

Sewing Tools & Trinkets (B1860) $25.00

Sewing Tools & Trinkets, V.2 (B1880) $25.00

* Shared Threads, Jacqueline Marx Atkins.
The historical role of quilting in American society, past and present. An important historical reference. (DA03) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 143
ISBN: 0525486038, 9780525486039

* Shawls Of The East From Kerman To Kashmir, Parviz Nemati
From Persia to India, these popular fashion accessories of the 18th and 19th c. fully explored by history, manufacture and glorious portfolio. (DA53) $100.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 332
ISBN: 0937266035, 9780937266038

* Silk, Mary Schoeser
A tour through the history of silk as a luxurous textile and its influence on costume. (YA18) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9780300117417

* Silk Art Embroidery: A Woman's History Of Ornament & Empowerment, Donna Cardwell
Victorian needlework from 1877-1912 by technique, women's movement and the embroidery itself. (SJ94) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780764329067

* Silk Brocades, Yashodhara Agrawal
The traditions of the silk textiles of India and the royal workshops that sreated the finest brocades. (TX20) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144

* Silken Threads, Young Yang Chung
A history of embroidery in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam in a comprehensive and authoritative guide. (AB64) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 464
ISBN: 0810943301, 9780810943308

* Southeast Asian Textiles, Claire & Steve Wilbur
Identification, care and value. (SJ47) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
ISBN: 0764318101, 9780764318108

Good Housekeeping Stain Rescue! Anne Marie Soto
Identifying and removing over 80 tough stains. (TC29) $13.00
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781588164780

* Stitching A Legacy, American Needlework Projects And Stories, Peabody Essex Nuseum,
Contemporary projects based on historical items from the Peabody Museum. (IT55) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 188301090X, 9781883010904

* The Story Of The Thimble, Bridget McConnel
The resource for collectiors with tips on cataloging, display, price guide and resources. (SJ72) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 175
ISBN: 0764303112, 9780764303111

* The Story Of Antique Needlework Tools, Bridget McConnel
From ancient Egypt through the 20th c with 500 photos, appendices, value and index. (SJ10) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 250
ISBN: 076430710X, 9780764307102

The Stuart Legacy, English Art 1603-1714, Walter R. Brown.
A catalog from the collection of Stuart items from the Birmingham Museum of Art. Furniture, tableware, personal items, paintings and much more is presented in color and black and white photos with a brief description and caption for each. (RJ21) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 176
ISBN: 0931394309

* Symmetries Of Culture, Dorothy K. Washburn And Donald W. Crowe.
Plane pattern analysis as applicable in the arts from a anthropologist view with cross cultural significance. (UW08) $55.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 300
ISBN: 0295970847, 9780295970844

* Tartans: Abbotsford-Fraser, William H. Johnston & Philip D. Smith Jr.
The centuries old fabric of Scotland with historical background, terms and thread counta. (SJ53) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112
ISBN: 0764309617, 9780764309618

* Tartans: Frederickson To Macneil, William H. Johnston & Philip D. Smith Jr.
The centuries old fabric of Scotland with historical background, terms and thread counta. (SJ56) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112
ISBN: 0764309625, 9780764309625

* Tartans: Macnichol To Yukon, William H. Johnston & Philip D. Smith Jr.
The centuries old fabric of Scotland with historical background, terms and thread counts. (SJ57) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 112
ISBN: 0764310291, 9780764310294

Techno Textiles 2, Sarah E. Braddock Clarke And Marie O'Mahony
Revolutionary fabrics for fashion and design covering electronic and engineered textiles. (NQ07) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0500512450, 9780500512456

Textile Art (B1099) $75.00

* Textile Arts, Multicultural Traditions, Margo Singer And Mary Spyrou.
Traditions of embroidery, applique, tie-dye, batik and rouching through many cultures. (CI09) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0801981220, 9780801981227

* Textil Treasures At The Glasgow School Of Art, Liz Arthur
From Medieval stumpwork through the Arts and Crafts movement covering all regions in this astonishing collection. (AI10) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 122
ISBN: 0713671882, 9780713671889

Textile Treasures, Naomi Tarrant.
An introduction to European decorative textiles for home and church in National Museums of SCotland. (AS70) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 1901663647, 9781901663648

Textiles And Dress (VI04) $4.00

Textiles From Guatemala, Ann Hecht.
Emphasis on color and pattern through 20 textile pieces. Includes techniques and glossary. (UW10) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 88
ISBN: 0295981350, 9780295981352

* Textiles In America, 1650-1870, Florence Montgomery
The definitive study of imported textiles as they were used in early American homes. Samples from collections around the world, as well as drawings and engravings of the time. Dictionary-style entries depict the myriad household uses for textiles in the period. (NQ11) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 496
ISBN: 9780393732245

* Textiles Of Ancient Peru And Their Techniques, Raoul D'Harcourt.
The classic scholarly guide to old world techniques of woven and non-woved tectiles. (DZ42) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 320
ISBN: 0486421724, 9780486421728

* Textiles Of Central And South America, Angela Thompson
Design and production of loom and non loom techniques, dyeing, fibers and threads, finishinmg, costume and more. (WM06) $34.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781861268266

* Textiles Of The Arts And Crafts Movement, Linda Parry.
Comprehensive survey of English textiles from the 1880's by designers of woven textiles, embroideries and lace. (NO05) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0500285365, 9780500285367

* Textiles Through The Ages, Ruth Barnes, Emma Dick, Jon Thompson.
From the earliest history of fibres to the use of texiles in society from Ashimolean Museum collection. (AS75) $15.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 25
ISBN: 1854441841, 9781854441843

Textiles, A Classification... (WM05) $75.00

* Textiles In The Art Institute Of Chicago, Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
A tour of this most comprehensive textile collection covering weaving, needlework, textile printing and lace making. (AB20) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 152
ISBN: 0810938561, 9780810938564

* Textiles In The Art Institute Of Chicago, Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
A tour of this most comprehensive textile collection covering weaving, needlework, textile printing and lace making. (RJ09) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 152

* Textiles: 5,000 Years, Jennifer Harris.
An international history and comprehensive survey pf textile art and production by 24 experts. (AB23) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
ISBN: 0810938758, 9780810938755

* Thratre Management, David M. Conte And Stephen Langley
The fundamental text for all arts managers covering all aspects from organizatiopn to survival. (DR56) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 580

* Thimbles & Sewing Implements, Estelle Salkin.
A wll illustrated guide with prices, history, patent drawings, etc. (CI69) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 274
ISBN: 0870697633

* Threading Time, A Cultural History Of Threadwork, Dolores Bausum.
The link between the human spirit and the art of connecting threads through such sources as medieval manuscripts, biblical stories, modern fiction and poetry. (TX50) $48.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
ISBN: 0875652417, 9780875652412

* Threads & Voices, Loila Tyabji
Behind the Indian textile traditiom, with emphasis on contemporary piecec and practics contrasted with old heirlooms and traditions. (NB39) $66.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9788185026794

Threads For Lace, 3rd Ed
A survey and comparison chart of 1150 threads. with size comparisons. (BP12) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 96

* Threads Of Gold: Chinese Textiles: Ming To Ching, Paul Haig & Marla Shelton
An indepth study covering social influences, value, symbols, and technique from 1368-1911 with evalkuation and price guide. (SJ81) $80.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
ISBN: 0764325388

* Threads Of Identity, Judy Frater
Embroidery and adornment of the nomadic Rabaris of India, synthesizing folk art, culture, history and anthropology. (NB40) $55.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 246
ISBN: 9780944142479

Threads Of Imagination, Antonia Tozer.
Finely illustrated silk embroideroies from Central Asia and China from 12th - 19th c. (AT56) $58.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 60
ISBN: 1902040163, 9781902040165

* Threads Of Light, Robert Glenn Ketchum.
Chinese embroidery from Suzhou through detailed exhibit catalog with superb photos and text including technical aspects. (RJ33) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 172
ISBN: 0930741714, 9780930741716

* Toile: The Stories Fabrics Of Europe And America, Michele Palmer
The scenic fabrics over the lase 250 years. ANtique, vintage and reproduction described with value guide. (SJ18) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
ISBN: 0764318918, 9780764318917

Traditional Indian Textiles, John Gillow And Nicholas Barnard.
Quilts, hangings, shawls, saris of all techniques demonstrate the legendary textiles of India. (NO37) $22.50
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0500277095, 9780500277096

* Traditional Indonesian Textiles, John Gillow.
Textile production, materials, dyes, looms covering batiks, brocades, etc. (NO33) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0500236410, 9780500236413

* Traditional Textiles Of Central Asia, Janet Harvey.
Illustrated survey of the opulent silks and velvets, exquisite embroideries and all other textiles along the silk route. (NO85) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 050027875X, 9780500278758

Treasures From The Embroiderers' Guild Collection, Elizabeth Benn.
A magnificent overview of the world's finest textiles spanning all cultures and periods by 150 examples and expert text. (SR96) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0715398296, 9780715398296

* Twentieth Century Embroidery In Great Britain From 1978, Constance Howard.
A survey of contemporary embroiderer's by illustration, biography and comment. (1986) . (BA35) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 322
ISBN: 0713446587, 9780713446586

* The Ultimate A To Z Companion To 1001 Needlecraft Terms, Marie Clayton
An invaluable reference covering applique, crochet, embroidery, knitting, quilting, sewing and more. (SN44) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9780312377779

* Uncut Cloth, Nasreen Askari And Liz Arthur.
Explores the full range of unstitched cloth used across South Asia including shawls, turbans, sashes, waistcloths, skirts, spreads, coverlets and canopies. Cultural, social history, and technique through fine photography. (RZ53) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 1858940834

Not Yet Available * Unravelling Textiles, Foekje Boersma
A handbook for the preervation of textile collections. (NB45) $65.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 174
ISBN: 9781873132647

* Velvet, Ed By Fabrizio De Marinis.
The magic, opulance and elegance of velvet in history, fashion and manufacture by text and sumptous illustrations. (ID10) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 202
ISBN: 0962798517, 9780962798511

* Victorian Needle-Craft: Artistic & Practical, Butterick.
1889 edition of Metropolitan Art Series. Includes crochet, macrame, alphabets, netting, etc. (RL21) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 230
ISBN: 0914046217, 9780914046219

* Victorian Paisley Shawls, Chet Gadsby
From 1830 to early 20th c. from India and Europe including identification and price guide. (SJ29) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0764315706, 9780764315701

Vintage Fabrics (B1900) $20.00

Vintage Quilts (B1901) $25.00

Vintage Vanity Bags & Purses (B1789) $25.00

* Vintage Victorian Textiles, Brian D. Coleman
By color photos, the variety of textiles including needlepoint, beadwork, ribbonwork, and lace presented in appropriate settings. (SJ68) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0764315048, 9780764315046

* Vintage White Linens A To Z, Marsha Manchester
The tresasures of memories when hand made needlework and its machine made copies defined what we treasured and created ouir heirlooms. (SJ86) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0764303635

* The Weavers Draft Book, John Hargrove.
A facsimile of the earliest recorded pattern book for weavers, with introductory and evaluation notes. Contains 52 drafts. (OU02) $19.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 40
ISBN: 0971760500, 9780971760509

* William Morris, Richard Tames
The pioneer of modern design and associated with the Arts and Crafts movement with talents ranging from poet to weaver and dyer. (RI27) $13.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9780747804352

* Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years, Elizabeth Wayland Barber.
Women, cloth and society in the early times, data gathered by the most sophisticated new archaeological methods to show that women were a powerful economic force in the ancient and early modern worlds, with their own industry: fabric. (NO54) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 334
ISBN: 0393313484, 9780393313482

World Textiles, John Gillow And Bryan Sentance.
A visual guide to traditional techniques organized by techniques from non-loom, loom, printed, emroidered, etc. and then cultural differences. (DA06) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
ISBN: 0821226215, 9780821226216

The Woven Coverlets Of Norway, Katherine Larson.
The role of textiles in the lives of women prior to 20th c. Emphasis on technique and patterns suitable for translation into other charted techniques. (UW01) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0295981318, 9780295981314

* Your Vintage Keepsake, Margaret T. Ordonez.
A guide to costume and display from the Costume Institute of America. (TX60) $10.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 32
ISBN: 096764450X, 9780967644509

Alverdens Broderier (B1788) $26.00

Silke Og Guld (renaissance Embroidery) (D2154) $15.00

Dutch, Flemish Text

Navneduker (samplers), Dutch (D2042) $35.00

French Text

Broderies Historiees Du Moven Et De La Renaissance, Georges Thone And A, Kiege.
Photo survey of embroidery from Medieval through Renaissance. French text. (MU15) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 59

* Art De L'Habillement, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering embroidery, lace making, wig making, tailoring, corsetry and more. 100+/ (DA07) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 2914239890, 9782914239899

* Art De La Soie, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering all aspects of silk work including spinning, weaving, pattern drafts, etc. 150+/ (DA12) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 2914661150, 9782914661157

* Art Des Textiles, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th c. (1762) facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering multi harness floor looms and construction, spinning, frame knitting, etc. 100+/ (DA11) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 2914661231, 9782914661232

* Art Heraldique, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering heraldry design, lineage, symbols, etc. 100+/ (DA08) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 291423984X, 9782914239844

* Chasses-Peches, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering hunting and fishing with detailing diagrams of net making, etc. 100+/ (DA09) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 2914239793

* Tapissier, Tapisserie Des Gobelins, L'Encyclopedie Diderot & D'Alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering tapestery, upholstery, tapestry weaving on small and vertical looms, etc. 100+/ (DA10) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
ISBN: 2914661177, 9782914661171

* Mercerie Au Rayon Des Fils (LI99) $63.00

* Beads (les Perles), Natacha Wolters.
Glorious book on beads through historical and geographic perspective. French text. (LE45) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 152
ISBN: 2841463567, 9782841463565

* Point De Croix:au Bonheur..Filles, Anne Tricaud.
Historical survey of cross-stitch in elaborate full color catalog of exhibit at Musees de Arts et Tradiitons Populaires. (DE51) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 112
ISBN: 2711843262, 9782711843268

* Secrets De Lin, Claude Fauque.
An illustrated history of linen from manufacture to use in lace and textiles. French text. (SY44) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 71
ISBN: 2841464296, 9782841464296

La Soie: Mythologies D'Hier Et D'Aujourd'hui, Yvonne De Sike And Claude Fauque.
Silk fabrics from historical and contemporary perspective. French text. (VG05) $66.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 118
ISBN: 2867387825, 9782867387821

Special Exhibition Of Embroidery.
Exhibit catalog with English introduction. (AT55) $42.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9575620917, 9789575620912

* Le Textile En Provence, Annie Roux.
Historical survey of woven, printed and embroidered fabrics of Provence. French text. (AD48) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 237
ISBN: 2857447450

* Le Velours, Claude Fauque.
An illustrated history of this most luxurous of fabrics. Covers the "many paths to follow in relation to this cloth that plays with words, dreams, fashion and decoration. French text. (SY45) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 125
ISBN: 2841460568, 9782841460564

German Text

Schmuck Und Bilder Aus Haaren, Ein Europaisches Kulturerbe, Alfred A. Peters.
Historical survey of hairwork as used in jewelry and pictures. Exhibit catalog of 18th-19th C. hair art. (DK01) $100.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 153
ISBN: 3928327208, 9783928327206

Uromas Strickliesel Erzahlt 1, Editha Fischer
The tools for spool knitting and lucet cords surveyed. German text. (EF72) $36.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 60

Uromas Strickliesel Erzahlt 7, Editha Fischer
The tools for spool knitting surveyed. German text. (EF74) $33.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 56
ISBN: 9783939353164

Uromas Strickliesel Erzahlt 8, Editha Fischer
The tools for spool knitting surveyed. German text. (EF75) $30.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9783939353171

Italian Text

Origine Ed Uso Delle Trine A Filo Di Refe, Antonio Merli
Reprint of 1864 publication tracing the early uses of threads with Italian text and pages from early 16th c. pattern books. (EA21) $16.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 34
ISBN: 8889262079, 9788889262078

Coton Stampati E Mezzari, Margherita Bellezza Rosina And Marzia Cataldi Gallo.
Imported printed cottons from 17th - 18th c. India. Italian text. (SA24) $85.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 254
ISBN: 8870585018, 9788870585018

I Mezzari Tra Oriente E Occidente, Marzia Cataldi Gallo.
Printed fabrics from 17th - 18th c. Well illustrated exhibit catalog, Italian text. (SA22) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 119
ISBN: 8870582655, 9788870582659