Enjoy an incredible collection of 128 images showing the fleeting, effervescent beauty of young geisha apprentices captured over a century ago. This k...

A comprehensive book covering the accessories that women have used over the past 150 years, some pieces dating back even earlier to 1820.

The delightful figural toothbrush holders that are so beloved by collectors today have their roots in the early 1800s. Here is the whole range of the ...

Collecting pretty handkerchiefs has become a wide-spread and popular hobby for many people. This entertaining and comprehensive identification and pri...

Here are hundreds of elegantly designed matching dressing tools in metals, plastics, enamels, and glass presented in boxed, travel, and manicure sets.

Beads have been a fascinating method for embellishing fashion since ancient cultures sought personal adornment. The twentieth century has seen some of...

They are mysterious and magical, and have been elevated to an art form by the great artists and decorators. They can be viewed as a tangible extension...

Over 1750 photos present more than 1550 fans in all their artistry, some showing both sides. The informative descriptions of the fans are often amusin...