Posts Tagged ‘vintage millinery’
Vintage Millinery
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
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Paris: Made by Hand: 50 Shops Where Decorators and Stylists Source the Chic & Unique $9.42 There’s a new trend among the young designers and decorators of Paris: an embracing of an aesthetic called fait main. Literally, this means “made by hand,” but in this case it includes not only new items fashioned by hand but vintage objects and found objects that are valued as they are, or that may have been reworked. What unites them is the “handprint” of a talented creator.Stylist Pia… |
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Millinery — 1930s Hat Making Techniques $16.95 Originally published in 1935, this rare millinery book contains 123 pages of instructions and techniques for creating hats. Ten chapters detail: apparatus used in millinery, pattern making, shape making, covering shapes, headlinings, felt hats, straw hats, stitched hats and berets, children’s millinery, and ribbon trimmings. In addition, the book contains a supplementary section the authors wrote … |
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Millinery — 1920s Hat Making Techniques $17.95 Originally published in 1926, this rare millinery book contains 213 pages of hat making information and techniques. Jane Loewen was a millinery instructor at the University of Chicago and her book is laid out as a teaching guide complete with detailed instructions. She also designed hats and created patterns for the CA Loewen Co in Chicago which appeared in The Milliner Magazine in the 1920s. Over… |
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Fashions Of The Gilded Age $49 Fashions of the Gilded Age is a rich pattern source for those who create period costumes for theater, film, living history, reenactment, bridal wear, or dolls. It”s a valuable identification and dating tool for costume historians and vintage clothing collectors. The 184 patterns and 598 illustrations in Volume 2 are drawn from numerous rare original sources. Each pattern is accompanied by practical instructions, and often by an exquisite fashion plate. Most pattern components, such as bodices and overskirts, can be exchanged with those of other patterns. The patterns can be enlarged by several different methods, depending on the source. Clear, step-by-step instructions are given for each method. Extensive quotes from fashion magazines and etiquette manuals provide in-depth information on construction, materials, trimmings, and wardrobe planning. Volume 2 includes a substantial manual on 1870s and 1880s dressmaking and millinery, created especially for this book. |
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Shoes, Hats and Fashion Accessories: A Pictorial Archive, 1850-1940 $12.95 Over, 1,500 detailed cuts — selected from Harper’s Bazaar, La Mode Illustree, Life, The Delineator, and other vintage publications — span nearly 100 years of fashion history. On display are delightful examples of Victorian footwear and millinery, beaded handbags from the early 20th century, stylish high-heeled evening shoes from the 1920s, and much more. |
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The Romance of Hats $2.82 Weather elegant, witty, or sporty, a hat is always lovely. Such a wonderful creation deserves a special tribute, and here It is. With advice on caring for millinery; ideas for refreshing an old hat or giving a new one the patina of age; and profiles of four innovative hatmakers. Beautiful photos present an array of fashions — for weddings, to wear while fishing or beachcombing, and charming ones for an afternoon tea. Among the fashion standouts: the biggest, floppiest hat ever, in blue denim (great to pack for a trip); a romantic vintage style, embellished with pink flowers and lush bows; and several fine straws, including one the shade of a ripe plum. Plus: a whimsical look at hat pins and the secrets to wearing a hat with flair! |
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Tim Holtz Red Rubber Stamp-Millinery Ad $5.08 STAMPER S ANONYMOUS-Tim Holtz Wood Mounted Red Rubber Stamps. If you love eclectic; vintage images for your paper crafts; these stamps are a must-have addition to your collection. Each red rubber stamp is mounted on an indexed wood block for grip and features a printed image on top for easy placement. This package contains one wood- mounted red rubber stamp. Made in USA. Dimensions:. Height: 1.4. Width: 2.5. Depth: 1.05 |
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Vintage Hats & Bonnets 1770 to 1970 $26.96 The success of Vintage Hats & Bonnets led to the demand for a new edition, and Susan Langley does not disappoint with this fabulous book. Over 200 new color photos of existing hats and bonnets, beginning in the eighteenth century and progressing through the golden age of millinery to the 1970s, are featured. A comprehensive view of each period s hat and bonnet styles is presented in superb quality professional photos, with side, back, and closeup views when pertinent. Interior views on many styles show construction details for millinery enthusiasts. Many twentieth century couture label hats are shown, including Jeanne Lanvin, Caroline Reboux, Maison Lewis, Schiaparelli, Marei-Alphonsine Modes, Lilly Dache, Hattie Carnegie, and more. Other prominent labels include New York Creations, Gage Hats, Milbrae Hats, Talbert, and Trebor Originals. Period mannequin heads, rare hat molds from 1860 to the 1940s, and wallpaper hatboxes are included in this massive reference. 2009 values. |
