Baker's Encyclopedia of Hatpins and Hatpin Holders by Lillian Baker

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764304852
ISBN-139780764304859
eBay Product ID (ePID)620649

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish
TopicReference, General, Jewelry, Decorative Arts, Design, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorLillian Baker
IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11 In.
Item Height8.8 In.
Item Weight48.1 Oz
Item Width8.5 In.

Additional Product Features

LCCN97-039205
Book TitleBaker's Encyclopedia of Hatpins and Hatpin Holders
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal739.27/8
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis new edition of the classic reference is enhanced with hundreds of new color photographs depicting a wide array of collectors' treasures. Victorian hatpins, required to fasten large hats, and the holders used to store them when not in use, are presented in close views with extensive text to interpret their use and place them among popular historical fashion accessories. Precious and everyday materials alike are found in hatpins, and the holders are generally glass or porcelain.This new book will be a valuable aid to collectors and all who are interested in period costume, jewelry, and memorabilia, An illustrated reference to Victorian hatpins and hatpin holders, featuring hundreds of new color photographs and historical context., This new edition of the classic reference is enhanced with hundreds of new color photographs depicting a wide array of collectors' treasures. Victorian hatpins, required to fasten large hats, and the holders used to store them when not in use, are presented in close views with extensive text to interpret their use and place them among popular historical fashion accessories. Precious and everyday materials alike are found in hatpins, and the holders are generally glass or porcelain. This new book will be a valuable aid to collectors and all who are interested in period costume, jewelry, and memorabilia, An illustrated reference to Victorian hatpins and hatpin holders, featuring hundreds of new color photographs and historical context. Baker's Encyclopedia of Hatpins and Hatpin Holders is the definitive resource on these elegant fashion accessories, newly expanded with hundreds of additional photographs. Once essential for fastening the large hats of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, hatpins now serve as highly collectible artifacts of design, craftsmanship, and social history. This new edition offers close-up views and detailed descriptions of both precious and everyday materials, along with the glass and porcelain holders that preserved them when not in use. Contextual essays explain their origins, functions, and role in fashion, while comprehensive coverage of styles and materials makes the book an indispensable reference for collectors. Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, this updated encyclopedia situates hatpins among the broader world of period costume, jewelry, and memorabilia. Key Features: Hundreds of new color photographs of hatpins and holders Coverage of Victorian, Edwardian, and early 20th-century styles Analysis of materials ranging from precious metals to everyday designs Historical context placing hatpins within fashion and social history Close-up detail of glass and porcelain holders An essential guide for collectors, fashion historians, jewelry enthusiasts, and anyone interested in period accessories and memorabilia.
Publication Year1998
Dewey Edition21
FormatHardcover
LC Classification NumberNK7695.B35 1998
Number of Pages204 pages

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