Textiles & Costume

Mary Fernald and E. Shenton
£9.50

Costume Design and Making

Non-Fiction
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Covering English costume from Saxon times to almost the end of the nineteenth century. There are many pattern designs which can be scaled up, with detailed notes on making the costumes and much more practical information on materials and colours. This book is as useful as it is attractive, and still would be of great help for anyone wishing to make accurate period costumes for the stage, pageants or fancy dress.

Itchiku Kubota, Edited by Tomoyuki Yamanobe
£20.00

Opulence: The Kimonos and Robes of Itchiku Kubota

Non-Fiction
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A record of the 1981 exhibition of the work of Itchiku Kubota, bringing modern inspiration to this ancient art.

Mrs. Archibald Christie
£18.00

Samplers and Stitches

Non-Fiction
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A complete guide to the embroiderers art. With lucid text, clear diagrams and many examples of patterns and old embroideries to inspire.

James Laver (Introduction)
£100.00

School, University, Navy, Army, Air-Force & Club Ties

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Claiming to be the first of its kind, this volume covers some 750 ties with notes on the institutions they represent. 

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