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What People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth CenturyWhat People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century 
by Douglas Gorsline
Fascinating panorama of styles — from diaphanous gowns of Egyptian royalty to 1920s wardrobe of the American flapper. The book is separated into three sections: "Costume of the Ancient World"; "European Costume"; and "American Costume."
Everyday Fashions, 1909-1920, As Pictured in Sears CatalogsEveryday Fashions, 1909-1920, As Pictured in Sears Catalogs 
by JoAnne Olian
Entertaining display of elegant dresses and everyday wear for women, charming hats trimmed with ribbon and feathers, attractive sailor suits for little boys, and more. Captions.
Stickley Craftsman Furniture CatalogsStickley Craftsman Furniture Catalogs 
by Gustav Stickley, L. & J. G. Stickley
Collection of 594 illustrations, including 277 photos, of authentic, prized Craftsman furniture as shown in two catalogs — circa 1910 — by foremost manufacturers. Numerous settles, rockers, armchairs, bookcases, plus many other kinds of pieces. Captions.
A Museum of Early American ToolsA Museum of Early American Tools 
by Eric Sloane
Describes scores of tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Covers farm and kitchen implements, as well as the tools of curriers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. 184 black-and-white illustrations.

The Art Deco StyleThe Art Deco Style 
by Theodore Menten
These 468 examples from L'Art International d'Aujourd'hui capture geometric, prismatic Art Deco of the 20s and 30s. Gardens, dwellings, interiors, furniture, fabrics, stained glass, sculpture, jewelry, much more. Over 400 photographs.
Historic Costumes and How to Make ThemHistoric Costumes and How to Make Them 
by Mary Fernald, Eileen Shenton
Practical, informative guidebook shows how to create everything from short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s. 81 illustrations.