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Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Develop- ment Helmut Kahlert, Richard Muhe, and Gisbert L. Brunner. This respected reference includes hundreds of wristwatches celebrating the style and mechanics of the designs. Watches from around the world, their makers, technological changes, construction, and au- tomatic features all are discussed. A current price guide by noted authority Gordon Converse is included. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 1994 photos & illus. • 400 pp. • 978-0-7643-2137-5•HC•$80.00 Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide 6E Gisbert L. Brunner & Christian Pfeiffer-Belli. This classic reference book includes an historical survey, description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a thorough glossary. Updated price ranges for various wristwatches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock offs, and hybrids, and information on the care and repair of watches. • 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) • 480+ b/w photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-3313-2 • PB • $19.99 Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science Nancy N. Schiffer. Examples of eyewear from the 17th century to the present are shown in 600+ color photos with an engag- ing text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, and fanciful and safety styles appear, along with some price estimates. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 600 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-1041-6 • HC • $39.95 Specs Appeal: Extravagant 1950s & 1960s Eyewear Leslie Piña & Donald-Brian Johnson. A colorful selection of eyeglass stylings from the fabulous 1950s and hip 1960s presented in 450 color photos and vintage ads. The text includes identifying information, historical notes, and current prices. • 11"x81/2" (279x215mm) •450 color & b/wphotos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-1403-2 • HC • $39.95 The Art of Fashion Accessories Joanne Dubbs Ball & Dorothy Hehl Torem. 100 years of fashion accessories. Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more in a decade-by-decade progres- sion of fashion styles. 478 color photos, original draw- ings, and an extensive text. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 478 color photos • 240 pp. • 978-0-88740-461-0 • HC • $59.95 Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century: To Serve & Protect Judy Florence. More than 200 aprons are featured, accompanied by detail shots highlighting design elements, stitching, and embellishments. In- cluded are sections devoted to gingham aprons, floral designs, rickrack, handkerchief aprons, plaids and stripes, and polka dots. Aprons with embroidery, cro- chet, tatting, lace, and cross stitching are examined in detail, and vintage apron patterns are included • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 406 color photos • 160 pp. • 978- 0-7643-1341-7 • PB • $29.99 Children’s Handkerchiefs J.J. Murphy. Mur- phy. With their colorful designs, children’s hand- kerchiefs served social and educational roles. Designs evolved to depict childhood, sports and games, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. Later storybook and comic strip characters appeared, such as Mickey Mouse, Raggedy Ann, and Davy Crockett. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 350 color photos•160pp. •978-0-7643-0430-9•HC•$39.95 Collecting Handkerchiefs 2E Roseanna Mihalick. 100s of handkerchiefs are featured in more than 300 color photos. Examples from the 1940s to the 1960s include handkerchiefs by designers Billie Kompa, Faith Austin, Tammis Keefe, Frederique, and others. Includes floral prints, holiday motifs, hand-rolled or neatly machine-stitched scalloped edges, fine lace trim, and original labels or tags. Up-to-date pricing. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 315 color photos • 144 pp. • 978-0- 7643-2517-5 • PB • $24.95 The Fashionable Fan Bella Veksler. The his- tory of fans and their relationship to the major fashion trends. More than 255 dramatic, original photos and historical illustrations showcase fans made of paper, silk, lace, wood, celluloid, feath- ers, and more. An outstanding resource for fashion historians, students, designers, and collectors • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 215 colorphotos46b/wphotos•208pp.•978-0-7643-1100-0•HC•$49.95 GinghamAprons of the ’40s & ’50s: A Checkered Past Judy Florence. More than 300 full color photo- graphs devoted to gingham aprons; beautiful, metic- ulously handcrafted garments featuring a myriad of designs, styles, and techniques. Informative captions with values are included in this book for textile design- ers and collectors of vintage household linens • 8 1/2 “ x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 377 color photos • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643-1748-4•PB•$29.95 Printed & Lace Handkerchiefs: Interpreting A Popular 20th Century Collectible Betty Wilson. More than 400 color photos and a lively and factual text present hankies from both historical and design points of view. The examples are arranged by decades and by their geometric shapes. A price guide and helpful information about displaying your collection are provided • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 413 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-1801-6 • PB • $29.95 Vera Textiles: Add Color to Everyday Fashion Jeanette Michaletsand Katherine Michalets. Vera Neumann—better known by her first name and dis- tinctive signature—created clothing and textiles that are as fashionable today as they were in the 1960s and ’70s, when she was at the height of her career. With more than 500 color photos, this book documents Vera’s vibrant scarves, blouses, dresses, sleepwear, kitchen textiles, bed linens, and dishes • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 506 photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643- 2406-2 • HC • $39.95 Victorian Paisley Shawls Chet Gadsby. More than 300 elegantly designed paisley shawls from 1830 through the early 20th century, including various sizes and fabric types from India and Europe, an overview of shawl types, tips for selecting, cleaning, and storing shawls, and a price guide. A must for vintage textile buyers, sellers, and collectors • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 306 color photos • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643-1570-1 • HC • $59.95 Artistic Leather of the Arts and Crafts Era Dan- iel Lees. The rich beauty and craftsmanship of hand tooled Arts & Crafts style leather objects of the early 20th century is captured in 540 color photos. Historical information includes preservation tips, profiles of in- dividual artists and commercial firms—including Roycroft, Newcomb College, and Elizabeth Eaton Burton—and details of a German design influence that became known as “Buffalo Nouveau. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215x279mm) •452color photos•272pp. •978-0-7643- 3371-2 • HC • $69.99 Beads on Bags: 1880s to 2000 Lorita Winfield, Leslie Piña & Constance Korosec. More than 600 color photos of mostly European beaded handbags, includ- ing Miser, American Indian, embroidered, drawstring, framed, scenic, Bohemian, and cut steel, with informa- tion on care, history, and design technique, and close- ups of the intricate beadwork. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 629 photos • 216 pp. • 978-0-7643-1138-3 • HC • $49.95 A Century of Handbags Kate Dooner. The handbag is the basic accessory in women’s fashion, and this richly illustrated volume explores the styles decade by decade. Examples of the main trends are shown in more than 500 color photos, along with samples of the eras’ most remarkable and unusual high-quality pieces. Significant manufacturers and designers are also discussed, and a price guide is provided • 81/2" x 11" (215x279mm) •503photos•160pp. •978-0-88740- 465-8 • PB • $29.95 Exotic Skin: Alligator and Crocodile Handbags Victoria Stowe. This book illustrates the best vintage exotic skin handbags by renowned designers of the past century and a half. It outlines the history, how to distinguish alligator and crocodile from turtle, ostrich, lizard, and snake skins, and includes tips on finding and evaluating condition • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 522 color photos • 272 pp. • 978-0-7643-3477-1 • HC • $49.99 Fun Handbags Desire Smith. Examine 140 special, 20th century handbags that are among the most fun designs in the fashion world. They range from Past Pleasures to Future Collectibles in 177 color photos, including details and makers’ labels. Full identification, special comments that individualize their best features, and a value range appear for each handbag • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 177 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0- 7643-2493-2 • PB • $29.95 Handbag Chic: 200 Years of Designer Fashion Desire Smith. Handbags are sculptural and fascinating, glamorous and practical, colorful and exquisite; yet they all are designed for carrying things. This compre- hensive book celebrates more than 550 best quality handbags by leading and unknown designers the world over, dating from 1759–2004, with detailed informa- tion to describe their outstanding qualities • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 610 color photos • 272 pp. • 978-0- 7643-2314-0 • HC • $49.95 Handbags 4E Roseann Ettinger. An invaluable refer- ence for both collectors and designers, this book em- phasizes the importance of the handbag in feminine attire over the last 200 years. 100s of handbags, from pouches worn in the dark ages to contemporary clutch- es, all illustrated and discussed by shape, style, and material. • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) •450color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-1722-4 • PB • $29.95 High Fashion Handbags: Classic Vintage Designs Adrienne Astrologo & Nancy Schiffer. More than 300 exquisite color photos of handbags from the world’s top fashion designers will catch the attention of collectors, designers, and fash- ion gurus. See details of construction, designer logos, impeccable stitching, and luxurious leath- ers and fabricated materials as components of luxury handbags. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 325 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-2508-3 • HC • $39.95 VINTAGE EYEWEAR VINTAGE FASHION ACCESSORIES VINTAGE HANDBAGS & PURSES 86 | WRISTWATCHES • VINTAGE FASHION BACKLIST