Art&DesignSpring2025

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 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD 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 / £36.99 / $56.95 CAD 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 / £54.99 / $85.00 CAD 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 / £63.99 / $105.00 CAD 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 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD 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 / £27.99 / $42.95 CAD 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 / £27.99 / $42.95CAD 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 / £27.99 / $42.95 CAD 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 / £54.99 / $85.00 CAD 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 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD 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 • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-0430-9 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / $56.95 CAD 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 / £22.99 / $34.95 CAD 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 color photos46b/wphotos•208pp. •978-0-7643-1100-0•HC•$49.95 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Vi- sual Reference & Unauthorized History 4E Mar- tin Skeet & Nick Urul. A comprehensive reference guide to Rolex’s sports model watches 1952–1990. More than 140 vintage models are described in detail, with the watches shown in chronological order, and hundreds of diagrams provide clear and useful information. Also included is a current price guide for every model shown in the book. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 250 color photos drawings • 272 pp. • 978-0-7643-5844-9 • HC • $84.99 / £77.99 / $123.00 CAD Wristwatch Chronometers: Mechanical Precision Watches and Their Testing Fritz von Osterhausen. A richly illustrated account of wristwatch chronometers and the rigorous testing they undergo to become cer- tified. More than 400 photos document this crowning achievement of the watchmakers’ art. A list of makers based on Swiss Testing Agencies’ yearly reports from 1925 and the Swiss Observatories’ reports is included, as is a guide to current values • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) •414photos•214pp. •978-0-7643-0375-3•HC•$79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD 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 / £72.99 / $120.00CAD 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 wristwatch- es 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 / £18.99 / $28.99 CAD 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 / £36.99 / $56.95 CAD 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 / £36.99 / $56.95 CAD Time in Gold: Wristwatches Gerald Viola & Gisbert L. Brunner. The history of the 18 leading luxury wristwatch companies of Switzerland richly illustrated with beau- tiful photos. The most important and elegant watches of Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breg- uet, Cartier, Chopad, Corum, Ebel, Gerald Genta, Ge- rard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Rolex, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, and Technisches Kapitel. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 450 photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-88740-137-4 • HC • $79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD Understanding Wristwatches J. Michael Mehltret- ter. Watch expert and mechanical engineer, Mehltretter describes the histories and technologies of seven Swiss watch brands. Includes a guide for the acquisition of fine watches, with examples that illustrate the cost of their servicing and overhaul, and describes how their values have developed. His exclusive photographs will delight collectors of valuable wristwatches. • 9" x 12" (229x305mm) •745color images•448pp. •978-0-7643- 6686-4 • HC • $75.00 / £68.99 / $105.00 CAD VINTAGE HANDBAGS & PURSES VINTAGE FASHION ACCESSORIES VINTAGE EYEWEAR 100 | WRISTWATCHES • Vintage Eyewear • VINTAGE FASHION ACCESORIES • VINTAGE HANDBAGS & PURSES