1997, ISBN: 0764303112

[EAN: 9780764303111], Neubuch, [PU: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen], Hardcover. The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long hist… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780764303111], Neubuch, [PU: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen], Hardcover. The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thimbles' history is interwoven with that of women, giving glimpses of a private, domestic world that history books often overlook. Meet the poor little Victorian seamstresses with their everyday brass thimbles and the tiny children's thimbles worn by early straw workers. Glance at gold and gem-set thimbles worn by the courtesans of Paris and, on the other hand, learn why the thimble was the perfect romantic gift a proper gentleman could give to a lady. Romance aside, this book supplies practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, along with price guides and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world. More than two thousand thimbles are illustrated in full color, some of which have never been seen before. Over 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimpse into the private, domestic world that history books often overlook. A value guide plus helpful, practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world make this a wonderful collector's guide. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

1997, ISBN: 0764303112

[EAN: 9780764303111], Neubuch, [PU: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen], Hardcover. The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long hist… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780764303111], Neubuch, [PU: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen], Hardcover. The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thimbles' history is interwoven with that of women, giving glimpses of a private, domestic world that history books often overlook. Meet the poor little Victorian seamstresses with their everyday brass thimbles and the tiny children's thimbles worn by early straw workers. Glance at gold and gem-set thimbles worn by the courtesans of Paris and, on the other hand, learn why the thimble was the perfect romantic gift a proper gentleman could give to a lady. Romance aside, this book supplies practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, along with price guides and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world. More than two thousand thimbles are illustrated in full color, some of which have never been seen before. Over 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimpse into the private, domestic world that history books often overlook. A value guide plus helpful, practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world make this a wonderful collector's guide. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability., Books<

ISBN: 9780764303111

The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thimbles' history is interwoven with that o… Mehr…

The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thimbles' history is interwoven with that of women, giving glimpses of a private, domestic world that history books often overlook. Meet the poor little Victorian seamstresses with their everyday brass thimbles and the tiny children's thimbles worn by early straw workers. Glance at gold and gem-set thimbles worn by the courtesans of Paris and, on the other hand, learn why the thimble was the perfect romantic gift a proper gentleman could give to a lady. Romance aside, this book supplies practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, along with price guides and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world. More than two thousand thimbles are illustrated in full color, some of which have never been seen before. Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: Hardcover; Verschijningsdatum: november 1997; Aantal pagina's: 160 pagina's; Illustraties: Met illustraties; Betrokkenen: Auteur(s): Bridget Mcconnel; Uitgever: Schiffer Publishing Ltd; EAN: Overige kenmerken: Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Gewicht: 1300 g; Studieboek: Nee; Verpakking breedte: 215 mm; Verpakking hoogte: 19 mm; Verpakking lengte: 279 mm; Engels | Hardcover | 9780764303111 | 160 pagina's, Boeken, Vrije tijd & Hobby, Antiek & Verzamelen, Creatieve hobby's, Naaien & Patronen, Schiffer Publishing Ltd<

1997, ISBN: 0764303112

[EAN: 9780764303111], Neubuch, [PU: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen], Hardcover. The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long hist… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780764303111], Neubuch, [PU: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen], Hardcover. The world's foremost authority on the history of thimbles tells all, outlining the little tool's long history, from ancient Egypt to today. The thimbles' history is interwoven with that of women, giving glimpses of a private, domestic world that history books often overlook. Meet the poor little Victorian seamstresses with their everyday brass thimbles and the tiny children's thimbles worn by early straw workers. Glance at gold and gem-set thimbles worn by the courtesans of Paris and, on the other hand, learn why the thimble was the perfect romantic gift a proper gentleman could give to a lady. Romance aside, this book supplies practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, along with price guides and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world. More than two thousand thimbles are illustrated in full color, some of which have never been seen before. Over 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimpse into the private, domestic world that history books often overlook. A value guide plus helpful, practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world make this a wonderful collector's guide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<