The Button Book, Diana Epstein.This miniature book offers a treasure of quotes, trivia, anecdotes and photos relating buttons to a world of art, craft, fashion and social history, 128pgs. (h) (RU09) $5.00
100 Years Of Collectible Jewelry
Baker (B1088) $10.00
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1000 Glass Beads, Cathy Finegan
Innovation and imagination in contemporary glass beadmaking. 408pgs (p) (TB23) $25.00
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500 Baskets
A celebration of the basketmaker's art covering traditional and contemporart works. 419pgs (p) (TB76) $25.00
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About Buttons: A Collector'S Guide, 150 Ad To The Present, Peggy Ann Osborne
Over 10,000 buttons of all materials from 150 AD to present with value guide. 320pgs (h) (SJ41) $80.00
Ainu, Spirit Of A Northern People, William Fitzhugh And Chiasto O. Dubreuil.
A study of the indigenous people of northern Japan. 415pgs (p) (UW06) $55.00
America'S Glorious Quilts
Duke/Harding (B1055) $50.00
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American Arts And Crafts Textiles, Dianne Ayres, Timothy Hansen..
Historical background, decorating inspiration, period ephemra and perior installations. 246pgs (h) (AB53) $60.00
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. 128pgs. (p) (SN16) $14.00
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Antico Setificio Fiorentino, Patrizia Pietrogrande And Sabine Pretsch.
The charm of the Renaissance through this surviving silk weaving manufactory. English text. 159pgs (h) (DE42) $64.00
Antique Quilts & Textiles, Bobbie Aug And Gerald Roy
A price guide to functional and fashionable cloth omforts of 19th and 20thc.192pgs (p) (B1897) $25.00
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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. 210pgs (h) (AS41) $170.00
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Art Deco Textiles, Charlotte Samuels.
From the V&A Museum. 144pgs (p) (AD57) $45.00
Art Fabric: Mainstream, Constantine
Larson (B1060) $35.00
Art Nouveau And Art Deco Jewelry
Baker (B1061) $10.00
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The Art Of The Basket, Bryan Sentance
A worldwide survey revealing the universality of natural fibers for utility, decorative and wearable uses. 216pgs (h)
(TX26) $45.00
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. 192pgs. (h, cased) (GO01) $50.00
The Art Of The Loom, Ann Hecht.
Weaving, spinning and dyeing working methods from traditional communities across the world. 208pgs. (h) (RZ30) $35.00
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The Art Of The Loom, Ann Hecht.
Weaving, spinning and dyeing across the world. 208pgs (p) (UW03) $30.00
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Arts & Crafts Textiles, Ann Wallace.
An introduction to the American textile movement with reverence to original and reproduction pieces. 96pgs (h) (GS47) $22.00
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Bauhaus Textiles, Sigrid Wortmann Weltge.
The art and craft of weaving in the origins of this art deco style. 208p (p) (NO90) $27.50
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The Bayeux Tapestry, Wolfgang Grape.
This 75yd embroidery brought to life in a vivid text. color and b/w ill. 184pgs (p) (PR20) $30.00
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Beadwork, Pamela Clabburn.
The many styles and types of beadwork from a historical perspective. 40pgs (s) (SI90) $12.00
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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. 292pgs (p) (AB05) $16.00
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Beyond The Tanabata Bridge, Traditional Japanese Textiles, William Jay Rathbun.
Artistry, traditions, and costume related to historical periods. Seattle Art Museum collection. 199pgs (p) (AT58) $30.00
Bild...Stilbewegung (Tapestry) German
Howaldt (D2162) $15.00
Book Of Buittons
Whittemore (D2225) $20.00
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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. 208pgs. (h) (AD18) $65.00
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British Fabrics, Ed. Kylie Sanderson.
A directory listing quality fabric producers. Includes addresses and color photos of textiles. 234pgs. (p) (RA13) $15.00
British Samplers, Mary Eirwen Jones.
Reprint of 1948 edition, one of the classics covering history any survey of the sampler. 96pgs. (s) (DC69) $20.00
Broderikunst Og Prydsom
Sjovold (D2062) $16.00
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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. ISBN 0-916896-37-4. 144pgs. (h) (LA77) $35.00
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. 230pgs. (h) (NO21) $35.00
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Children'S Handkerchiefs, J. J. Murphy
A 200 year histoy of the printed handkerchief which delighted generations of children. 160pgs (h) (SJ66) $40.00
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China'S Dragon Robes, Schuyler Cammann.
A technical and scholarly survey of this richest period of Chinese textile art. Reprint of 1952 edition. 230pgs (p) (AT51) $35.00
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Chinese Textiles, Verity Wilson
From the Museum collection, textiles for special occasions presented from Imperial China through the present era. Section of technique. 128p (h) (AB69) $55.00
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Clothed To Rule The Universe, Stephen K. Little And Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
Ming and Quing DYnasty teztiles. 112pgs (p) (UW07) $33.00
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Clothing And Textile Collections In The United States, Sally Queen And Vicki L. Berger
The only comprehensive directory listing more than 2,600 collections. 408p (p) (TX32) $40.00
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Collecting Antique Linens Lace & Needlewoprk, Frances Johnson.
All varieties of 20th c. laces and embrideries in this well illustrated guide. 200pgs (p) (CI71) $27.00
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Collecting Handkerchiefs, Roseanna Mihalick
Organized by theme, hundredsn of printed handkerchiefs presented from the 1940's - early 1960s. Included price guide. 144pgs (p) (SJ71) $25.00
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Collecting Household Linens, Frances Johnson
Linens and the tools used to make them with value guide, restoration trechniques and care. 160pgs (p) (SJ43) $30.00
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Collecting More Household Linens, Frances Johnson
A guide for both visual recognition and price of the linens we remember. 158pgs (p) (SJ83) $30.00
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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.160p (h) (MI51) $30.00
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The Collector'S Encyclopedia Of Buttons, Sally C. Luscomb
The indispensible bpook covering over 3,000 buttons of all materials, periods and manufacturers. Includes price guide. 242pgs (h) (SJ62) $25.00
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Collectors' Guide To Vintage Tablecloths,. Pamela Glasell
A comprehensice visual regference to the printed tableclorthn frpom 1700s to the 1950s. 176pgs (p) (SJ70) $30.00
A Collector'S Guide To Chinese Dress Accessories, Valery M. Garrett.
Beautifully illustrated with background covering techniques, symbolism, government regulations and social implications. 187pgs (h) (AT52) $70.00
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) (CQ12) $17.00
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Colorful Tablecloths, 1930S-1960S, Yvonne Barineau & Erin Henderson
YThe npopular printed table cloth in the variety of colors, fabrics and themes with price guide. 176pgs (p). (SJ63) $30.00
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. 80pgs (p) (SL35) $33.00
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. 250p (p) (CI74) $20.00
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. 23pgs. (s) (ID01) $8.00
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. 143pgs (p) (AT57) $45.00
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. 152pgs (p) (AS58) $23.00
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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. 146p (spiral) (JP02) $38.00
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Culture Of Clothing Among Taiwan Aborigines, Saalih Lee.
Tradition, meaning and images in this study of traditional clothing and ornaments. 431pgs (h-boxed) (UW05) $110.00
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. 414pgs. (p) (DV79) $29.00
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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. 103p (spiral) (JP06) $34.00
Designs For Shawls, Introduction By Hillary Young.
A Victoria and Albert Museam Colour Book. The designs of George Haite reproduced. 33pgs. (h) (RJ18) $14.00
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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+/- pgs (p) (DA12) $20.00
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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+/- pgs (p) (DA11) $20.00
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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+/- pgs (p) (DA09) $20.00
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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+/- pgs (p) (DA10) $20.00
Discovering Embroidery Of The 19Th Century, Santina M. Levey.
An exploration of embroidery in the 19th century, outlining its technique and scope on costume, wall hangings and furnishings. 64pgs. (p) (SI22) $6.00
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Double-Woven Treasures From Old Peru, Adele Cahlander
Comprehensive study of pre-Columbian double cloth textiles. 198pgs (p) (UN92) $28.00
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. 88pgs. (p) (RO02) $17.00
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Dress Your Dream Bed, Rita Farro.
Emphasis on use care and restoration of vintage lace and linens. 112pgs (p) (CI86) $20.00
Early American & Antique Sewing Machines
Bays (B1913) $30.00
Early Decorative Textiles
Volbach (E1723) $15.00
Elizabethan Treasures, The Hardwick Hall Textiles, Santana Levey.
Embroidery and Tudor history through the textile collection of the Countess of Shrewsbury (late 16th c.). 112p (h) (AB38) $35.00
Embroidered Stuart Pictures, Margaret Swain.
Seventeenth c. pictorial embroidery as found on boxes and other utility items. 32pgs. (s) (SI60) $10.00
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Embroidered Textiles, Sheila Paine
A world perspective organized by identification, symbols, and culture. 240p (h) (NQ16) $50.00
The Embroiderer'S Story: Needlwork From The Renaissance To The Present Day, Thomasina Beck.
A pattern source book and a fascinating history of this popular craft. An essential reference, a fount of inspiration and an ideal gift for all embroiderers. 160pgs. (p) (SW61) $22.00
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. 320pgs (p) (TB55) $28.00
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. 95pgs (p) (AS60) $32.00
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Embroideries From Snowshill..,Althea Mackenzie
From one of the world's leading collections of costume and accessories of the 18th and 19th centuries. 96pgs (h) (AN53) $30.00
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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. 128pgs (p) (RJ36) $24.00
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Boutis Des Villes Boutis Des Champs, Francine Nicolle.
A beautiful book on the history and technique of whole-cloth quilts covering patterns and step-by-step technique. English text. 189pgs (h) (AD47) $95.00
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Embroidery Of The Greek Islands, Roderick Taylor.
Textiles as part of the social structure by geographical area ogether with marerials and texhniques. 192pgs (h) (IP02) $45.00
Embroidery From India & Akistan, Sheila Paine.
Costume and household textiles within a cultural context. 88pgs (p) (UW13) $20.00
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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. 256pgs. (h) (NO12) $60.00
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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. 280pgs (h) (AB35) $60.00
Fabric Of Enchantment
Heringa (WI02) $65.00
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Fabrics, Caroline Lebeau.
Lavishly illustratede decorative art of textiles from around the world, exploring the fabrics, soft furnishings, drapery and passementerie. 224pgs. (h) (RH49) $55.00
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The Fan, Valerie Steele
Fashion and feminity unfolded through all cultures and times througn the most compelling fashion accessory. 128p (h) (RZ69) $40.00
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Fancy Fans, Pascal Payen-Appenzeller.
Survey of fans with historical notes and descriptive info covering all styles and periods. 95pgs (p) (PC84) $20.00
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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. 208p (p) (AN48) $47.50
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Fans, Avril Hart And Emma Taylor.
History through the collection of the V&A. 126pgs (h) (BS41) $20.00
Fans, Nancy Armstrong.
The essential, most comprehensive guide to an increasingly popular subject. A new amended addition. An encyclopaedic work to be companion to collectors everywhere. 89 photos in color and black and white. 175pgs. (p) (PC09) $22.00
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Fans, Alexander F. Tcherviakov.
A survey of fans through fashion and social mores based on a collection of European fans from the 18th to 20th c. Full color, large format. 216p (h) (PK10) $40.00
Fans, Ornaments Of Language And Fashion, James Mackay.
Fans from East and West from history, communication and utitily perspectives. 144p (h) (BS43) $30.00
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The Fashionable Fan, Bella Veksler
From medieval to 20th c. with relation to fashion trends. 208pgs (h) (SJ28) $50.00
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Felt, Art, Crafts And Design, Katherine Thomas.
A survey of current creative activites couturiers and designers. Comes with felt slipcase. 280pgs (h) (AN47) $40.00
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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. 208pgs (p) (AN57) $35.00
Five Centuries Of Tapestry, Anna Gray Bennett.
An indepth catalog of the renowned collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. 330pgs (p) (CD14) $30.00
Five Colours Of The Universe
Vollmer (EA01) $10.00
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Flemish Tapestry, Guy Delmarcel.
A lush volume covering one of the most skillful textile traditions of the world from 15th c through 18th c. 383pgs (h) (AB41) $95.00
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Flowers Of Silk And Gold, Sumru Belgr Krody.
Exotic embroidery of the Ottoman Empire. 160p (h) (RZ50) $45.00
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Framework Knitting, Marilyn Palmer.
The industrial archaeology and social history of framework knitting from its sole use in the home to the implementation of the stocking frame into a factory industry. 32pgs. (s) (SI35) $12.00
Free Stuff For Stitchers On The Internet, Judy Heim & Gloria Hansen.
An up-to-date list of sites and hints of exploring the web. 176pgs (p) (CP84) $17.00
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Fun And Collectible Kitchen Towels, Michelle Hayes
Printed kitchen towel sets from the 1930s to the 1960s 160pgs (p) (SJ84) $30.00
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Fun Linens Of The 20Th Century, Elizabeth Scofield And Peggy Zalamea
Whimiscal household linens of the mid-twentieth century with price guide 144pgs (p) (SJ82) $30.00
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Gay & Gifty Pot Holders, Barbara E. Mauzy
The era of the hand crocheted pot holder brings back nostalgia of handmade useful yet decorative accessories. 160pgs (p) (SJ85) $17.00
Greeting Cards: Bead Work
(LG23) $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: Whitework
(LF89) $2.50
Letts Guide To Collecting Fans, Susan Mayor.
Over 200 examples of collector quality fans with historical background. 96pgs. (h) (BI04) $24.00
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Guide To English Embroidery, Patricia Wardle.
An illustrated survey of the V & A Museum embroideries from medieval to present. 68pgs. (p) (VI03) $8.00
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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. 150p (boxed h) (TX16) $48.00
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Hanky Panky, An Intimate History Of The Handkerchief, Helen Gustafson.
The 20th c. handkerchief in its many forms as "an extension of the self." 139pgs (p) (TN25) $30.00
Hat Pins & Hat Pin Holders
Baker (B1076) $10.00
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. 364pgs. (h) (AB02) $75.00
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. 136pgs. (h) (AB06) $20.00
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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. 160p (h) (BS53) $50.00
Illustrated History Of Textiles, Ed By Madeleine Ginsburg.
Development, design and use of textiles from all cultures and periods. V&A Museum resources. 224pgs. (h) (OB23) $45.00
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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. 1182pgs (2 vol boxed set) (AT50) $240.00
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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. 192pgs (h) (TA12) $35.00
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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. 144pgs (h) (AN42) $45.00
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Indian Ikat Textiles, Rosemary Crill
Based on the collection of the V&A, this complex form of dyeing theads before weaving is fuly explored. 176pgs (AN51) $48.00
Indonesian Textile Techniques, Michael Hitchcock.
Batik, ikat and other indigenous techniques of Java, Bali and Borneo. Covers production, cultural context and history. 56pgs. (p) (SI49) $9.00
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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
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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. 160pgs (p) (AB55) $20.00
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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. 173pgs. (h) (XA07) $12.00
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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. 144pgs (h) (AB50) $50.00
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Javanese Batik Designs From Metal Stamps, Albert Buell Lewis.
From the Field Museum collections (1924). 32pgs. (s) (PW03) $10.00
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Jewish Ritual Art, Michael E. Keen.
From the Victoria & Albert Museum, craftsmanship in virtually every medium. 126pgs. (h) (RJ06) $40.00
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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. 92p (p) (JH07) $58.00
Kalagas
Stanislaw (B1080) $40.00
The Kashmir Shawl, John Irwin.
Origins, industry, styles, influence in Europe and collapse in this monograph from the V&A Museum.102pgs. (p) (PW01) $14.00
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Kilims, A Buyer'S Guide, Lee Allane.
A comprehensive guide covering history, technique, patterns and symbolism, fully indexed. 144p (p) (DA05) $18.00
Knitters' Cro...Travel Guide '06
Ross (DP03) $16.00
Laundry
Menderson (SB47) $25.00
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Laundry, The Whys And Hows Of Cleaning Clothes, Robert Doyle.
From soap to detergent to dry cleaning, water, health, stains and how it all got started. 230pgs (p) (SA41) $20.00
Linens And Lace, 20Th C.
Scofield (SH51) $48.00
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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. 192pgs (h) (TX24) $50.00
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Looms And Weaving, Anna Benson And Neil Warburton.
The development of the loom from a crude wooden frame to a sophisticated electronic weaving machine.Common textile terms and techniques are introduced and decorative fabrics examined. 32pgs. (s) (SI32) $9.00
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Lacis Museum Exhibit Catalog:
Exhibit Catalogs from the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. (LJ11) $5.00
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The Maker'S Hand, A Close Look At Textile Structures, Peter Collingwood.
A study of the assembling of threadlike elements into functional structures. 100pgs (h) (AS55) $35.00
Material Wealth, Living With Luxurious Fabrics, Jack Lenor Larsen.
Explores the use of fabrics in interior spaces. Lavishly illustrated. 240pgs. (h) (AD06) $40.00
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Mexican Textiles, Masako Takahashi
The traditions of cottons, wools, laces, embroideries and rugs by technique, quality and use. 143pgs (p) (CD22) $25.00
Miao Textiles From China, Gina Corrigan.
Woven and embroidered textiles and costumes from South-West China within a social context. 88pgs (p) (UW12) $20.00
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Mourning Art And Jewelry, Maureen Delorme
Decorative art and jewelry to commemorate and memorialize death from 1600 through WW I (SJ91) $60.00
Navneduker (Samplers), Dutch
Kjllberg (D2042) $35.00
Needle Arts
Time-Life (TR70) $25.00
Needlecrafters' Travel Companion
Anderson (B1911) $12.00
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The Needlework Of Mary Queen Of Scots, Margaret Swain.
Well illustrated survey. 128pgs (p) (UN38) $25.00
Nepalese Textiles
Dunsmore (UW04) $20.00
Netsuke, Matthew Welch And Shren Chappell.
The Japanese art of miniature carving in fully illustrated exhibition catalog. 197pgs (p) (AT53) $62.00
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Old Sewing Machines, Carol Head.
A documented history of the sewing machine from the earliest 1790 design to the 19th century industrial machines. Covers over 30 classi cmodels. 32pgs. (s) (SI15) $12.00
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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. 357pgs. (p) (DV05) $15.00
Oldtimer Sewing Machine, Otto Landgraf.
For historian and collector, the definitive, well illustrated history covering all types and technologies with emphasis on German manufacture. 192pgs. (h) (PG01) $59.00
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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. 220pgs. (h) (RH21) $35.00
Orphan Objects, Daniel M. Swetschinski.
Traditional Jewish textile art from the collection of the Jewish Historical Museum of Amsterdam. 248pgs (h) (UW02) $48.00
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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. 144pgs (h) (AB43) $45.00
Ottoman Embroidery
Taylor (IP01) $60.00
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Pacific Pattern, Susanne Kuchler And Graeme Were
Fiber and fabric of the South Pacific in a lavish survey of historical and contemporary pieces. 208p (h) (NQ05) $50.00
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Painted With Thread: The Art Of American Embroidery, Paula Bradstreed Richter.
Detailed exhibit catalog covering embroidered artifacts, samplers, costume and furnishings. 157pgs (p) (UP50) $35.00
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Pashmina, Anamika Pathak
The woolen tradition of the Indian shawl for 4000 years covering history, technique and evolution of motifs. 144pgs (h) (TX19) $25.00
Patolas And Resist-Dyed Fabrics Of India
Sarabhai (B1089) $25.00
Pattern Books..Emb, Lace..Knitting, 98
Paludan (D2033) $30.00
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Patterns Of Childhood, Rebecca Quinton
Samplers from the Glasgow Museums collections spanning over 300 years with rich background information. 96pgs (p) (AI09) $24.00
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