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Book of Old-Time Trades and ToolsOriginally written as an aid for boys seeking information about prospective trades and occupations available to them as adults, this profusely illustrated and instructive text also stresses the importance, dignity, and techniques of labor. First published during the mid-Victorian era, it is today a...
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Restoring Antique Furniture: A Complete GuideIf you're one of the many people who like to buy and restore antique furniture, then this is the book for you Brimming with tips and advice from a skilled craftsman and teacher, this profusely illustrated woodworking guide will enable you to determine the...
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A Dictionary of LaceImmensely useful volume, containing over 400 lace-related terms such as Florentine knots, lappets, a pillow horse, winkie pin, spangles, reticella, honiton, guipure, and Tuscan filet, discusses the origin, nomenclature, date and sequences of development of the more controversial forms. Enhanced with over 250 illustrations...
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Everyday Fashions of the Twenties: As Pictured in Sears and Other CatalogsThe Roaring Twenties, age of jazz and flappers, Model T Fords and Hollywood movie stars, was also a time when for millions the bulky catalogs of Montgomery Ward or Sears, Roebuck were a substitute for the window displays of Paris or New York fashion...
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The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's DirectorThomas Chippendale (1718-79) was the most famous and most skilled of England's master cabinet-makers. So synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship was he that his name has been given to the most splendid period of English furniture design.In 1774, Chippendale issued a catalogue...
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Math, Symbol, and CultureAuthor: Clifford GeertzPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyPublished: 07/01/1974Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55dISBN: 9780393094091About the AuthorGeertz, Clifford: - Clifford Geertz was an influential cultural anthropologist known for his work in symbolic anthropology.
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A Pound of Paper: Confessions of a Book AddictIn the rural Australia of the fifties where John Baxter grew up, reading books was disregarded with suspicion, owning and collecting them with utter incomprehension. Despite this, by the age of eleven Baxter had 'collected' his first book - The Poems of Rupert Brooke....
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The Neapolitan Crèche at the Art Institute of ChicagoThe 18th-century Neapolitan crèche at the Art Institute of Chicago, which contains over 200 figures arranged in a panorama of street life, represents the pinnacle of a rich artistic heritage. This luxurious catalogue is the first to study the crèche in the context of...
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Fire and Sand: Ancient Glass in the Princeton University Art MuseumFor the first time, this important volume features nearly all of the ancient glass objects in the collection of the Princeton University Art Museum. Collected over the course of more than a century, the objects originate from locations across the eastern Mediterranean region. Taken...
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Censorship and InterpretationAnnabel Patterson explores the effects of censorship on both writing and reading in early modern England, drawing analogies and connections with France during the same period. Author: Annabel M. PattersonPublisher: University of Wisconsin PressPublished: 04/15/1991Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.66h x 5.42w x 0.66dISBN:...
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Collinson & Lock: Art Furnishers, Interior Decorators and Designers 1870-1900Victorian furnishers and decorators Collinson & Lock were a model of the art furniture business of the last quarter of the nineteenth century. This book is the first wide-ranging study of this once highly important company. It will give insights into the workings and...
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Perpetual Birthday CalendarStay organized and keep track of birthdays, anniversaries and special dates all in one place. 12-Month blank calendar book for dates to remember perfectly sized at 8 in width and 10 in height great for home, school or office hardbound information keeper notebook with...
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Cast Chinese Gaming PiecesVarious classes of objects were omitted from "Cast Chinese Amulets" (by this author), as their primary use was for gaming, rather than the bringing of good fortune. This book is intended to make good this omission. The pieces covered are: Horse Coins, a Song...
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Vincent Van Gogh Art 2022 Desk Planner: Monthly Planner, 8.5x11, Personal Organizer for Scheduling and Productivity12 Month January 2022 - December 2022 Vincent Van Gogh Art themed planner. Monthly page view with space for notes, to-do lists, birthdays, and priorities. Perfect for staying organized at school, work, or home. Author: The Write SuppliesPublisher: Write SuppliesPublished: 02/28/2022Pages: 28Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014During the past 150 years, the American Numismatic Society has been a leader in the publication of art medals in the United States. Generally employing the finest medalists available, the Society has set an example few can match. In addition, with the exception of...
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HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting: 101+ Tips to Learn How to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectible Dolls for Doll CollectorsIf you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy...
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El Libro de los Gigantes: Los Vigilantes, los Nephilim, y el Libro Hebreo de Enoc"El Libro de los Gigantes" es uno de los rollos titulado con este nombre, rollos que fueron descubiertos en las cuevas de Qumrán en el Mar Muerto. Se considera que su fuente principal fue el Libro de Enoch. El Libro de los Gigantes, así...
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Drinking Sloth Coloring Book: Coloring Books for Adult, Zoo Animal Painting Page with Coffee and CocktailSpend your free time on creative and relaxing hobbies like cooking and coloring. It is not only a coloring book but also a real recipe book for many drinks such as coffee and cocktail. Even you are not a drinker, the cute Sloth pictures...
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Miniature Books: The Stephen and Sandra Joffe CollectionThis catalogue gives detailed description of 220 miniature books divided into eight sections located in the library of Dunderave Castle in Scotland. The three major sections include Rare Books, Almanacs and Thumb Bibles followed by five minor sections which include Prayer Books, the Koran...
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We Shall Never Pass This Way AgainWe Shall Never Pass This Way Again takes us on another journey into Oshkosh's historic past. Like his previous writings, Domer offers a diverse menu of historic treasures that will educate, inform and even surprise you. He invites you to join him as he...
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