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This is a complete listing of all books currently available at Harper House - selections are listed alphabetically
LACE
NET EMBROIDERY: Embroidery
on Tulle and Net by TH. De Dillmont edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot
Illustrated
guide to lace net embroidery.
LA-LA62....................$8.00
LADIES’
HANDBOOK OF FANCY AND ORNAMENTAL WORK,
THE -
Civil War Era, Florence Hartley. Practical
and detailed instruction book: costume accessories and household articles.
Embroidery, beading, quilting, applique,
tatting, etc. 262 engravings. A
must for the Civil War Historian, reenactor or enthusiast.
256pp.
SH-13............$21.95
LADIES’
SELF INSTRUCTOR,
THE
in Millinery &
Mantua Making, Embroidery & Applique (1853).
An interesting and practical
handbook covering all types of plain and fancy sewing for the period.
An American Early Victorian Classic, embellished with both the original
engravings and others from Godey’s Lady’s Book for 1853.
Historians, embroiderers and costumers will find this book very
valuable. 252pp.
SH-08................$16.50
LADIES’
TAILOR-MADE GARMENTS (1908),
S. S. Gordon edited by Jules & Kathe Kliot.
Originally published in 1908 under the title THE
“STANDARD” WORK ON CUTTING, LADIES’ TAILOR-MADE GARMENTS, by the
Jno. J. Mitchell Co., this edition
includes contemporary material from the leading fashion magazines of the
period. Published at the height of
popularity of the curvaceous “S” figure and the gored skirt, the patterns
include coats, jackets, collars, capes, sleeves and skirts with detailed
instruction for measuring and pattern layout.
240pp.
LA-LA82........$22.00
LADY’S
ECONOMICAL ASSISTANT,
THE
or,
The Art of Cutting Out, and Making, The most useful Articles of Wearing
Apparel, Without Waste;
Explained by the Clearest Directions,
and Numerous Engravings, of Appropriate and
Tasteful Patterns.
By A Lady - 1808.
This newly typeset and
meticulously re-drawn publication of the 1808 book, contains cutting
directions and patterns for clothing for Infants, Three Quarters Clothing, Two
Year Olds, Girls about Five Years, some items for Women and Men, and Linen for
Lying-in Women -- with clothing for poor infants and One to Two Year Olds.
Numerous illustrations in the text, plus twenty-seven plates with pattern
figures (some complete patterns, and
some neckline/armhole/shoulder curves, etc.) printed in half scale of the
original fold-out plates. Includes a new Preface, editorial notes and
illustrations. 80 pages, soft cover.
KK-3-3.........$20.00
LADY’S ECONOMICAL ASSISTANT, THE SUPPLEMENT All twenty-seven plates of pattern figures from the book, printed in full scale on sewing pattern tissue! No need to enlarge the scaled plates in the book - just cut and use the figures!
KK-LEAsup........$6.00
LADY’S
GUIDE TO PLAIN SEWING,
THE
by
a Lady.
A
reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical garments.
Bound in a period style, soft cover binding and set in period typeface.
Bookplates hand printed by T. Strassell.
Appropriate for use at 18th and 19th Century events.
A valuable addition to any sewing kit.
KK-0-9...................$12.00
LADY’S
GUIDE TO PLAIN SEWING,
THE (BOOK II)
by a Lady. A
second volume of the reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical
garments and household items, containing additions; stitches and seam
techniques, gather attachments, button making, gussets and reinforcements,
cord making with a lucet, and additions
and
additional 18th century alphabet for cross stitching.
Bound in a period style, soft cover binding and set in period typeface.
Book plates hand printed by T. Strassell, Printer.
Appropriate
for use at 18th and 19th century events.
KK-2-5...............$12.00
LATE
VICTORIAN WOMEN’S TAILORING:
The Direct System of Ladies Cutting (1897).
T. H. Holding.
Mr.
Holding was one of the most renowned tailors of his day and his tailoring
systems are known for being easy to follow and comprehensive.
Instructions are included for both the ‘leg o’ mutton’ sleeve,
and the new slimmer sleeve. Such
attention to detail makes Holding’s systems valuable to the costume and
historian alike, and attitudes expressed about women and their new-found sense
of freedom in the wearing of sportswear will be of historical interest.
Includes jackets, skirts, coats, capes, riding and cycling clothes and
many pages of braiding diagrams used extensively for trim .
Additional illustrations cover accessories and underclothes.
192 pp.
SH-23............$19.95
LITTLE
BODICE BOOK,
THE
A
Workbook On Period Bodices. Bonnie
Ambrose Comprehensive
guide to building
bodices for periods ranging from the Elizabethan through the Victorian eras.
Complete pattern making instructions along with illustrations and
measurements of pattern pieces. Construction
techniques covered also show several boning and cording methods.
A variety of sleeve treatments are also shown.
PP131-2...............$7.95
LITTLE
CORSET BOOK, THE
A Workbook on
Period Underwear.
Bonnie Ambrose Comprehensive guide containing complete pattern making instructions for an 1860s corset,
1890s corset, chemise, drawers, 1750s corset and a 1700s corselet.
Also complete construction techniques covered to properly build the
corsets.
PP130-4.................$7.95
LITTLE
HATMAKING BOOK,
THE
A Workbook On
Turn-Of-The-Century Hats. Bonnie Ambrose Complete
illustrated instructions for several styles of hats from the late 1800s and
early 1900s as well as directions for trimming.
Measurements with enlargeable pattern pieces are shown along with
supply lists. Clear and concise
construction techniques.
D896761266.......$7.95
LIVING
HISTORY, Drawing on the Past by
Cathy Johnson Part of the fascination of living history is the way it
examines the everyday stuff of the American past.
“Exactly what did the folks wear doing the chores at a fort along the
Missouri River in 1812 - and what were those chores?”
This book has pen and ink drawings of people places and things from the
past.
A good source book for recreating history.
GP2-2........$11.95
MATERNITY
FASHION Doretta
Davanzo Poli Provides
a precise accurate account of the history of clothes for the
mother-to-be since their origins or rather since the era when these
garments were not yet seen as a separate fashion category to present.
QS-2084.......$29.95
MEDIEVAL
COSTUME AND FASHION by
Herbert Norris.
All
manner of apparel is
depicted - from the fur-trimmed cloaks and
robes of gold brocade favored by courtiers and members of the nobility,
to the simpler garb of tunics, trousers, skirts, and gowns worn by merchants,
huntsmen, entertainers, and other commoners.
Hairstyles, foot-covering, jewelry, headgear, weapons, table settings,
proper table manners, among other
subjects are also discussed in
detail.
40486-2..................$17.95
MEDIEVAL
COSTUME AND HOW TO RECREATE IT
By
Dorothy Hartley This
clear-cut, accurate, and richly detailed guide is much more than just another
history of costume. It takes a
effective and fresh approach, classifying the clothes and accessories of the
twelfth through the fifteenth centuries along social lines.
Garments of every tupe from the wardrobes of peasants and nobility
appear in over 200 period illustrations and patterns, presented not as
inanimate museum exhibits but as items of vital interest and well worth
recreating. 142 pp. paperbound
42985-7..........$11.95
MEDIEVAL
COSTUME - ARMOUR AND WEAPONS
41240-7……….$34.95
MEDIEVAL
COSTUME IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE , The
13th, 14th and 15th Centuries by
Mary G. Houston
The clearly written text is splendidly documented by 350
black-and-white line illustrations based on contemporary books and
manuscripts and
representations in paintings and sculpture.
Indispensable for students of costume history, medievalists,
illustrators
29060-3...................$9.95
Medieval Tailor's Assistant - Making common garments 1200- 1500 by Sarah Thursfield From establishing the date for your outfit, defining the wearer, and selecting garments, to measurements, patterns, materials, and methods of constructions for braies, shirts and smocks and on and on.... There are more than 400 line drawings, including 121 patterns.
QS2394.............$39.95
MEN’S
17TH & 18TH CENTURY COSTUME,
CUT &
PP637-5.......$65.00
26353-3...............$10.95
MEN’S
GARMENTS 1830-1900: A
Guide to Pattern Cutting and Tailoring, R. I. Davis.
A guide to pattern cutting and
tailoring, this second edition is
completely revised with the addition of over 175 illustrations and a gallery
that steps through the most important men’s garments and their many
variations,
tailoring notes and important construction items make this book useable as
both a manual to build these garments and a historical reference to truly
outline the important aspects of men’s garments for this period.
Includes measurement and construction of dress coats, frock coats,
fully details. R. I. Davis is the
senior master tailor of period garments for Angel’s and Berman’s Costumes
in London. 176pp.
190 illustrations.
PP873-4...........$35.00
MILLINERY,
Feathers,
Fruits and Flowers
edited by Jules
& Kaethe Kliot The
language of hats and hat embellishment as recorded in the 1920s with
techniques and patterns for making flowers and
fruits, coaxing feathers, and defining the materials, ribbons, trims
and laces of which hats are made. An
excellent guide for the
student of
millinery, costume collector and historian.
LA-LE80.........$28.00
MILLINERY
FOR EVERY WOMAN, Georgina
Kerr Kay. A
complete course in the art of millinery covering step-by-step techniques,
embellishments and virtually every type of hat construction.
Reprint of 1926 edition 384pp.
LA-LA80...............$24.00
MODERN
DANCING (1914)
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Castle
Following
a period when dance was considered destructive to the moral fiber, the new
freedom of expression which found definition in the late Edwardian society was
reflected in the new relaxed dress styles and in dance, both entwined in this
new social expression. This book
was the authoritative book on dancing.
LA-LE54...............$18.00
NINETEENTH
CENTURY COSTUME AND FASHION.
by
Herbert Norris and Oswald Curtis
This
exceptionally detailed narrative focuses not only on clothing worn during the
reign of particular monarchs, but also provides commentary on the social
milieu and activities of the period. Beginning with the last years of
King George III (1800-1820) and concluding with the latter part of Queen
Victoria's reign (1877-1900), Norris charmingly details a host of nineteenth
-century apparel: a French court dress, a gentleman's cloak, the Garibaldi
shirt, an evening dress and a Parisian gown. Also included are tennis,
hockey, golfing, bathing and cycling costumes and scores of other outfits,
underclothing and headgear. This book is enhanced by 200 finely detailed
black-and-white line illustrations and twenty-seven full color drawings.
40292-4...........$12.95
ON
ENGLISH COSTUME, by
Mary Kelly
The
whole subject of costume is so intricate, and so much is known about it, that
beginners sometimes stand appalled at the rows of large books that face them.
This author therefore made and attempt to give them some kind of guide to
further study, by showing how dress gradually changed in England and why.
PP910-2......$10.00
OLD-TIME
TOOLS AND TOYS OF NEEDLEWORK
by
Gertrude Whiting
357 pages of rich illustrations,
including many photographs of objects from private collections.
22517-8........$11.95
OLD-FASHIONED
RIBBON TRIMMING AND FLOWERS by
Mary Brooks Picken Reproduced
from a rare, vintage edition, this profusely illustrated how-to book describes
how to fold and sew lengths of ribbon to create dramatic ruffles, bows and
bands. Step by step instructions
show
you exactly how to proceed. No
special talent other than minimal sewing skill is required to learn ribbon art
27521-3........$4.95
PARIS
FASHIONS OF THE 1890s: A
Picture Sourcebook with 350 Designs, Including 24 in Full Color, Stella Blum
24534-9.........$9.95
PATTERN
DESIGNING FOR DRESSMAKERS
by Lyn Alexander
Simplified flat pattern methods - How to make an entire pattern or
develop design details - Complete directions and diagrams - Special
emphasis on historic fashions for use by dressmakers, doll
dressers, and costumers - Illustrations from period fashion magazines
show classic designs from 1870-1930
H5553................$14.95
PATTERNS
FOR THEATRICAL
COSTUMES
Garments,
Trims and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915.
Katherine Strand Holkeboer. This
is a collection of hundreds of basic pattern shapes which allows the
designer’s creativity free range. Ms.
Holkeboer presents the general characteristics of male and female dress from
the early Egyptian to the beginning of the 20th C.
Gowns, tunics, headdresses, jackets, robes, breeches - the patterns
will produce an accurate silhouette for each time period, leaving the costumer
free to explore variations of cut and surface embellishment within an historic
framework. Plus- patterns for Far
Eastern outfits, ecclesiastical clothing, animals and fantasy figures.
350pp.
QS1258.............$29.95
PATTERNS
OF FASHION, Volume
1, 1660-1820. Janet
Arnold The definitive source for those
wanting to reproduce or just learn about historical women’s garments.
48 garments are clearly illustrated by line drawings and then the
pattern is graphed. Extensive
notes on construction and decoration are included. 76 pp.
LA-DR05................$40.00
PATTERNS
OF FASHION - Volume
2, 1860-1940.
Janet Arnold Patterns
for 40 dresses taken from actual garments.
Patterns are clearly illustrated and graphed.
88pp.
LA-DR06..........$40.00
PATTERNS
OF FASHION- Volume
3, 1560-1620. Janet
Arnold 56
patterns for men and women taken from original garments.
Includes hats, doublets, slops, sleeves, foreparts and plunderhose.
Patterns are clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawings and
graphed. 128pp
LA-DR08..............$40.00
PERIOD
COSTUME FOR STAGE AND SCREEN -OUTER GARMENTS BOOK I
- Cloaks,
Capes, Stoles and Wadded mantles by Jean Hunnisett It
is abundantly illustrated by drawings and photographs and includes scaled
patterns for outer garments from Traveling Cloaks to elegant shoulder capes.
PP665-0......$55.00
PERIOD COSTUME FOR STAGE AND SCREEN - OUTER GARMENTS BOOK II by Jean Hunnisett This second book in this series deals with Dominos, Dolmans, Costs, Pelises, Spencers, Calashes, Hoods and Bonnets. It is abundantly illustrated by drawings and photographs and includes scaled patterns. Hardbound
PP670-7......$55.00
PERIOD
COSTUME FOR STAGE AND SCREEN- Medieval-1500
by Jean Hunnisett. The
most complete and accurate, drawn-to-scale patterns for costumes of the middle
ages. Some garments are suitable
for men as well as women. Also includes undergarments, designs and information
to interpret the period in terms of costume.
192pp Hardbound
P653-7........$55.00
PERIOD
COSTUME FOR STAGE AND SCREEN-1500-1800
by Jean Hunnisett. Comprehensive
guide to creating women’s dress from 1500-1800.
Historically accurate patterns adapted to fit modern-day woman’s
figure. Also includes patterns for
correctly shaped corsets, petticoats and pads necessary to make the costume
look right for its period. An
invaluable source of practical patterns and techniques.
Hardbound.
PP610-3.............$50.00
PERIOD
COSTUME FOR STAGE AND SCREEN-1800-1909
by Jean Hunnisett. Invaluable
source of practical patterns and techniques of amateur, student of
professional costume maker. This
book includes scaled patterns for each costume as well as step-by-step
instruction and working drawings. Patterns
are historically accurate. Hardbound.
PP609-X.............$50.00
PYRATES IN PETTICOATS, A Fanciful & Factual History of the legends and tales and exploits of the most notorious female pirates. by Cathy Johnson.
GP5-7.............$10.95
PORTFOLIO
OF FOLK COSTUME PATTERNS #1 Embroidery
and costume patterns from Egypt, India, Greece, Russia, Japan, etc. 25 plates
LA-NM01.........$10.00
PORTFOLIO
OF FOLK COSTUME PATTERNS #2 Embroidery
stitches, seams and costume patterns from Hungary, Egypt, China, etc 24 plates
LA-NM02.........$10.00