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An invaluable reference guide for designers. Provides a sweeping survey of plaid fabric designs, from the standard checks and gingham patterns to the farthest reaches of designers' imaginations.

Conversational prints were a prominent feature in the homes of the 1950s. These large and sometimes splashy print designs were used for drapery, upholstery, slipcover, and tablecloth fabrics, establishing a decorative theme or bringing a splash of color and humor. 250 color photos of vintage conversational prints are accompanied by full descriptions, making this a rich resource for designers and historians.

This detailed study of the history and works of Rosenthal porcelain, silverware, and glassware is presented in relation to the evolution of Modernism in Europe and America. Over 450 photographs, many from company archives, demonstrate examples of Rosenthal porcelain dinnerware, silver cutlery, glassware, accessories, figurines, and limited edition art, and biographies introduce artists who design for Rosenthal.

A wide range of old firefighting equipment is illustrated from old supply catalogs and current photos of collections, with detailed descriptions and values in today's market. Alphabetically arranged for easy use, firfighting tools, collectibles and toys shown here number over a thousands.

For hopelessly addicted Santa carvers, this wonderful book will spur them to new heights and depths. Here are 60 of Al Streetmans whimsical, humorous caricature patterns, bringing exciting new dimensions to Santa carving. Al takes the carver step-by-step through the carving of a Santa flying on a candy cane to deliver his goods. It is fun to carve and, from Als experience, is a good seller at carving shows. It offers a slight but not difficult challenge, and can be executed by novices and pros alike. The book provides some tips and tricks for head and hand carving. All in all, the perfect fix for the Santa craving.

Illustrated with some 450 color plates. The author (with the Skinner Auction House) covers a dozen potteries from 1872 to 1928. As is usual for Schiffer guides, prices are provided.

A magnificent exploration of the history of the perfume bottle, illustrated with over 400 color photos. From dusty fragments found in Mesopotamian ruins, through the Middle Ages and the Victorian era, to the most resplendent examples of modern glassmaking, the art of the perfume bottle is celebrated. Major bottle designers and manufacturers are discussed along with parfumers who were instrumental in the growth of the industry in this century.

Here is a wide range of children's play dishes of worldwide distribution to help you identify and date sets. Over 400 full-color photographs, showing thousands of pieces as well as trademarks and markings, accompany the description of tea sets, dinner sets, and other children's play items. Organized by their country of orgin and in chronological order, the descriptions include the number of pieces in a complete set, size, color, and decoration techniques, and fascinating historical facts about the manufacturers, characters and designs. Items range from 1770 to the present. Now you will be able to identify, date, and price children's play dishes by their ware, shape, size, decoration, trademark, ect. This book is an essential reference for any collector's library.

Chatty CathyTM and Her Talking Friends, an unauthorized history of Mattel talking dolls, documents the famous dolls that were the rage of the 1960s. When you pulled the string they talked! They're all here in this first book devoted entirely to talking dolls-Chatty Cathy, Chatty Baby, Beany Boy, Matty, and Barbie, to name just a few. Read along year by year as Sean Kettelkamp lets you see for yourself why these dolls were so popular. Over 240 color photographs illustrate the adorable dolls, their clothing, accessories, even the talking mechanisms. You'll have great fun looking back at the era of talking dolls. This comprehensive book includes a value guide, making it an indispensable addition to a doll collector's library.

Photographers David and Joan Hagan portray the Civil War drama through their poignant pictures taken during re-enacted battles.