Through both personal stories and stunning photographs captured behind the scenes—including scores of images never before published—lose yourself i...

The ever-popular blue jean originated in the Old West frontier of San Francisco in the late 1800s, and here is an extensive look at the entire era ...

Sterling Silver jewelry and tableware that was sold at the Jensen store in New York City included designs by American craftsmen, especially William...

Here is an illustrated view of Jersey City, New Jersey, presented with the view that history is not some group of facts hidden in dusty tomes, but ...

The housewares for every purpose-including the well-known Autumn Leaf Pattern dinner wares, the stories of the salesmen who delivered them, and the...

The tins, bottles, boxes, and cartons employed by the Jewel Tea Company in their door-to-door home delivery service are illustrated and discussed i...

This book provides the best study of Art and Crafts style jewelry and metalwork to date. Devised late in the 19th century as a reaction to industri...

Learn how to curate, create, and gift one-of-a-kind napkin ring sets made from vintage brooches and costume jewelry, preferably from your very own ...

This beautiful book showcases the popular and fashionable jewelry produced by Sarah Coventry® and Emmons®, both of which began in 1949 under the au...

Movie stars first wore them, then retail pieces were made for sale to the public, and now collectors avidly search for the special jewelry of Josef...

This stunning new book showcases fantastic costume jewelry from 53 top designers of the 20th century. Examples from Christian Dior, Miriam Haskell,...

Over 650 vivid color photos reveal the geo-collectible fossils and minerals associated with the first two billion years of earth's history. The eng...

Over 280 color photos and descriptive text display and discuss over 200 objects, many of which are quite rare and unusual, related to Jewish cultur...

This photographic essay highlights the little-known history of the first Jewish communities established in the New World dating to the 1600s. Award...

This revised 2nd edition shows hundreds and hundreds of Jim Beam decanters in color, with current market values and helpful information for the col...

The clay and plaster statuary groups made by John Rogers (1829-1904) from 1859 until after 1888 were so appealing in late Victorian America that "s...

This illustrated and deeply researched biography uncovers the captivating life, groundbreaking work, and enduring legacy of John Willie, the celebr...

The original designer of Josef Originals, Muriel Joseph George, is introduced for the first time through family photographs and interviews with fam...

The original designer of Josef Originals, Muriel Joseph George, is introduced for the first time through family photographs and interviews with fam...

The original designer of Josef Originals, Muriel Joseph George, is introduced for the first time through family photographs and interviews with fam...

"The dear old Cape! I love it! I love its hills of sand," From "The Surf Along the Shore", Cape Cod Ballads (1902). From 1902 to a year before his ...

Judaica embraces those objects associated with the celebration of and adherence to Jewish rituals. This book presents clear explanations and beauti...

Of all the French dollmakers, for over half a century, Jumeau reigned supreme. Originally made as playthings, many of these dolls are, today, among...

We are now pleased to present you with the ultimate guidebook to bottle openers. This volume features advertising openers and corkscrews exclusivel...