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Most people have preconceived notions of what hankies are - white cotton or linen square, decorated with a bit of lace or embroidery - and are surprised and delighted with what they see in this book - color, pattern, and humor. What's more, these hankies are a social history of their time, the 1940s and 1950s. With World War II, women became Rosie the Riveters, making their own money and enjoying their independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hankies in Handkerchiefs: A Collector's Guide, Volume 2, reflect this new equality with their bright, optimistic colors and subjects. New social conventions, such as road trips, barbecues, and the cocktail hour, which became the fabric of America in the decade after the war, were chronicled in handkerchiefs. This book brings out the collector in anyone who inherited hankies from a mother or grandmother, or who enjoys good design. 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Extensive illustrations and detailed descriptions will inform collectors on the correct placement of items and the completeness of their sets, making this an indispensable identification and value guide. You will find details on sewing sets featuring mannequins, as well as sets with dolls made of bisque, composition, hard plastic, paper, celluloid, cloth, and rubber. There are also chapters on dolls' clothing, millinery sets, plain sewing, embroidery, needlework, crocheting, knitting, and patterns. A listing of more than 150 books dating from 1831 to 2000 which focus on children's sewing projects is provided. 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The author has assembled an incredible selection of collectible vintage and contemporary textiles, including fabrics, handkerchiefs, yukatas, and appliques - all identified and assigned values.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformative sections on design, color trends, anime fabric resources, and manga events are included. Examples of textile labels help date and identify pieces.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn additional craft and decorating section will inspire and delight quilters and home sewers alike. There are many ideas for crafts, along with suggestions on how to incorporate them into your home decor.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is sure to delight fabric collectors, sewing enthusiasts, designers, fabric historians, and those who simply love Japanese anime and manga.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e337 color photos\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiffer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46398941004067,"sku":"SCH-2005-0764321552-WH3","price":29.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9279\/2867\/files\/7011.jpg?v=1694564779"},{"product_id":"modern-hooked-rugs","title":"Modern Hooked Rugs by Linda Rae Coughlin","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/img.collectorbookstore.com\/toc\/sch\/sch-9780764326318_toc.gif\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful book contains stunning images of 540 rugs crafted by 292 of today's contemporary rug hooking artists. 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