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The definitive resource for mineral collectors, this comprehensive
book describes the structural relationships among orthosilicate
minerals, known for their hardness and brilliant colors, and the
geological conditions that create prized specimens. It is
illustrated with nearly 500 structure diagrams, color photos, and
electron micrographs that will help collectors appreciate the
minerals already in their collection, build a collection with
greater depth, and find additional information. A web link allows
readers to view the crystal structures in three dimensions for a
richer appreciation of their details, and an extensive bibliography
includes easily accessible references ranging from foundational
literature to reports on current scientific research.
From 1896 until 2002, under the names Beatty-Brady, National, and
Indiana Glass, beautiful glassware has been produced in Dunkirk,
Indiana. This book captures the beauty of that glass in 440 vivid
color images. For the first time in a single reference, over 100
patterns ranging from pressed glass of the Depression to post-World
War II and contemporary eras are displayed. The patterns include
the popular Artura, Bethlehem Star, Constellation, Diamond Point,
Garland, Indiana Feather, Leaf, Moderne Classic, Old English, Park
Lane, Vernon, and Willow. Their restaurant, hotel, and soda
fountain glassware is also included. The text provides a history of
the Indiana Glass company, shape and pattern definitions,
identification and color guides, a bibliography, and an index.
Prices are found in the captions and in tables within the text.
This book will be a joy for all whose passion is glass.
Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers,
produced in series 1 through 75 from 1953 to 1969, are presented
here in both detailed text listings and over 370 color images.
Variations of each vehicle manufactured are detailed, including the
many different kinds of box styles used throughout this period.
This revised 2nd Edition includes an updated price list for the
Matchbox vehicles presented and their variations listed throughout
the text. A great resource for collectors.
Reflecting the trends of wartime, with an emphasis on the
ever-changing roles of women in society, this book illustrates the
movement towards more masculine styles and patriotic fashions and
colors, while still representing the tailored and restrictive
styles that had once dominated the lady's closet. Government
rationing and limitations on everyday fabrics and textiles resulted
in fashionable new creations. This book, drawn from the pages of
the Sears-Roebuck catalogs, has over 400 images with thousands of
items of clothing pictured. It gives the reader an insightful look
at the fashions perspectives of the mid-1940s.
Colorful paper dolls that sold everything from coffee to
cathartics, from tea to thread, from cocoa to corsets. These dolls
were the playthings of generations of children from the 1890s to
the First World War. These wonderful examples of advertising art
include fanciful characters from the imagination of artists like
Palmer Cox. Dolls dressed in the national costumes of the many
immigrants to the United States had a special appeal to everyone.
Dolls depicting characters from favorite nursery rhymes and folk
tales were issued by many advertisers; these dolls filled the
playtime hours of many. Dolls appealing to our patriotism take on
the form of Uncle Sam, soldiers, and sailors. Dolls also appeared
as Americans at work and play. Human characteristics were even
ascribed to animals of all kinds to give children an opportunity to
dress them up in colorful costumes. It is difficult to find a
segment of society not represented by a paper doll! Whether you're
a collector or someone simply interested in the charm and culture
of turn-of-the-century America, this book is sure to make a good
addition to your library.
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