Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything for adults and evolved, toward the end of Eighteenth century, into toys for children. In this book, Eva Stille follows the evolution of the doll kitchen and...
Nineteenth Century Lighting, surveys the candle powered lighting devices used in Northern Europe, the British Isles, as well as those made in America. The examples illustrated are those used in primarily domestic situations, however some...
Since 1789, when the first tobacco advertisement appeared, tobacco manufacturers have been pioneers of advertising and marketing, revolutionizing the American way of doing business in the process. The folksy, familiar and innocent-looking images portrayed in...
New information is presented by one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes in this fascinating study. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the distinctive vitality of this folk art form. Weathervanes from the mid to...
This second book by Nick Snider presents the popular collectible military sweetheart jewelry and collectibles that were so important to the home front during World War I and II. Over 200 color photographs, most of...
Chef Tell Tells All reveals the tips, techniques and short-cuts of a professional chef. Tell will show you how you can adapt these methods to your home kitchen and save yourself lots of time and...
A richly illustrated and thorough study of the wide variety of fishing decoys currently available. With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of fishing decoys currently available,...
The evolution of corkscrew design is clearly presented in extensive text and displayed in over 500 photographs - over 450 in beautiful color - and 1000 U.S. patent drawings dating from 1851 to 1994. Brother...
This book is the day-by-day story of the Jumping Mustangs - 1st Ballalion, Airborne, 8th Cavalry, of the 1st Air Cavalry Division, written by the man who knows them best. 1st Air Cav Lieutenant Colonel...
Despite the critical and popular success of the author's first volume, Country Store Collectibles, it was clear there were many more country store antiques than could be covered in one book. In this completely new...
A comprehensive book from one of America’s most successful carving teachers. Painting instructions for over 40 species of waterfowl, with various painting techniques are explained with the aid of step-by-step illustrations. Fine color photographs of...
Perfectly detailed miniature perfume bottles have always fascinated collectors. This book, packed with full-color pictures, is the first to document these miniatures. From the demure and delicate antique bottles of the last century, dramatic and...