Costumes History 1950

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-1950. It offers readers a meticulous, reliable instrument to knowing these gems, which are often true and proper little works of art. In the two volumes, over 966 photographs show hundreds of jewelry items in full color, with an additional 729 illustrations of patents, advertisements, and historic photos. Thirty-seven companies are included, with addt... [Read More]

The most important, comprehensive, and sumptuously illustrated addition to the literature of quilting since i1Quilts in America. Most of the book's 250 stunning full-color quilts have never before been published. With them as a reference, Kiracofe shows us how to read a vocabulary of fabrics, dyes, patterns, and other clues to put quilts in their social and cultural context. Full-color photographs.

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-1950. It offers readers a meticulous, reliable instrument to knowing these gems, which are often true and proper little works of art. In the two volumes, over 966 photographs show hundreds of jewelry items in full color, with an additional 729 illustrations of patents, advertisements, and historic photos. Thirty-seven companies are included, with addt... [Read More]

"A tribute to a time when style--and maybe even life--felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." --Sadie Stein, Paris ReviewAs a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and beautifully. In The Lost Art of Dress, historian and dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals that this wasn't always true.In the first half of the twentieth century, a remar... [Read More]

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with four swashbuckling films in the Pirates of the Golden Age Movie Collection! Join unforgettable shipmates Errol Flynn, Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Yvonne DeCarlo and Donald O'Connor as they take to the high seas in search of boundless excitement and glorious treasure. Including the classic favorites Against All Flags, Buccaneer's Girl, Yankee Buccaneer and Double Crossbones, this is one must-own collection that will have you wanting to set sail ag... [Read More]

They can learn the history of our great nation by becoming the very first President of the United States in this children's George Washington costume set. Features a blue long coat with tan lined collar and sleeve cuffs; long tan vest underlayer with button embellishments and false pocket flaps and attached white jabot at neckline; matching tan pant bottoms and black tricorn hat completes this set that will transport them back in time. They'll set an example of fairness, prudence and integrity a... [Read More]

Now your child can travel back in time to become the 16th President of the United States and make a stand for equality for all of the people in our great country in this deluxe Abraham Lincoln children's costume set. Long sleeve black long-coat with crushed velvet design and button front closure; matching tall black top hat; white collared dickie shirt front; black necktie; solid black pull-on bottoms with elastic waist. Pair this great historical costume with one of Rubie's Colonial, Pilgrim, P... [Read More]

This scrupulously researched, meticulously rendered collection spotlights multiple generations of a family for each decade of the twentieth century. Apparel includes everything from ankle-length tennis outfits and men's formal wear of the 1910s to military outfits from both World Wars, high-fashion suits and dresses in the post WWI years, and wedding finery spanning several decades.These immediately useable illustrations have a host of applications for fashion and costume designers, fashion hist... [Read More]

1).Elsa costume, sequin top, gentle pleating from waist.2).Round neck and scoop back.3).Made from non-itchy and comfortable fabric.4).Perfect for Birthday Party, Dress Up, Halloween, Cosplay, Pretend Play, Role Play.5).It is better for

The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes

Live out the Avengers fantasy and suit up as the high tech crime fighter and get ready to battle it out in this Avengers Age of Ultron Iron Man Muscle Chest