Although advertising has a history that goes back thousands of years, it is the Americans who have made it into an art form. Advertisements were pu...

Colorful paper dolls that sold everything from coffee to cathartics, from tea to thread, from cocoa to corsets. These dolls were the playthings of ...

Whether visiting villages in Alaska, Native American settlements in the Southwest, a Spanish town in Florida, or bustling metropolitan areas in the...

America's Literary Legends is a concise, yet truly distinctive and comprehensive review of 50 authors and poets who shaped American literature from...

The mellow tones of antique natural oak have become popular accents in a growing number of households in America today. Furniture made over the las...

Hopi traditional elder Thomas Banyacya once described the American Southwest as "the spiritual center of our continent.” Author, photographer, and ...

America's patriotism comes alive in this beautifully illustrated, in-depth look at the history of six federal holidays plus Flag Day. From the song...

Found in a seemingly endless variety of shapes and styles, salt and pepper shakers have great collector appeal and are easy to display and enjoy! W...

This is the ultimate guide to ceramic wall pockets, presenting the work of more than 60 American pottery firms. Beautiful pieces, designed in every...

The ancient art of intarsia involves cutting and fitting naturally colored pieces of wood to form a design. In this book, learn how to create the A...

This lively, photo-filled reference book is a delight for all interested in figural pottery. The American Bisque Pottery, operating in Williamstown...

Come celebrate the community, connection, and quirkiness of the American carnival. Stunning photographs by David Skernick capture the magic of the ...

American Coasters is one coaster enthusiast's photographic journey across the country in search of the next great thrill. From Massachusetts to Flo...

Thrill-seekers are invited to join a roller-coaster enthusiast’s journey across the United States to photograph these marvels of engineering. From ...

In the late 1920s and early 1930s, American manufacturers created a stunning variety of powder compacts reflecting the modern design concepts of wh...

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-...

This encyclopedic study is the fruit of twenty years of collecting, research, and study of the most significant American costume jewelry from 1930-...

A photo essay that tells an American textile manufacturing story in three parts: the final days of operation at the White Oak Mills in Greensboro, ...

The first and only comprehensive illustrated history of dynamite in the United States.While everyone can mentally visualize a stick or bundle of dy...

Lost in the air combat and air ace fanfare of World War II was the dangerous, unheralded and vital role played by USAAF fighter-bomber pilots over ...

This is an important study of the fine handcrafted furniture made in America between 1840-1880. Most pieces are identified by the cabinetmaker who ...

From among the world-renowned treasures at the Winterthur Museum, the author selected 400 outstanding examples of American furniture from the Queen...

The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described and illustrated in this book...

American glassmaking became a popular industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the population expanded and demanded pretty decorativ...

With 400 color and black and white images, American Heroes Quilts, Past & Present, is the first in-depth compilation of quilt patterns named fo...

Over 750 color photographs illustrate this long-awaited guide for collectors of vintage Native American basketry. Decades of basketry research info...

The identification and dating of American jewelry heretofore has been difficult because few pieces bear standard markings and the references have b...

A revolution in lighting took place in the last part of the nineteenth and the early part of the twentieth century. Nadja Maril explores the dramat...

The sprawling scope of machine-made marble production in the twentieth century is illustrated in over 590 eye-catching color images that comprise t...

This mammoth catalog of American furniture manufacturers shows, for the first time in modern publication, the styles of furniture available at the ...

This historical overview of the various styles of American shelf and wall clocks covers the centuries and gives visual pleasure every step of the w...

In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. ...

First published in 1968, this classic work remains the basic reference book for collectors and fanciers of American spoons. Now offered in a new ed...

This entirely different book on American Stonewares presents the history and the technology of production. Complete chapters describe the method of...

American stage theaters are as diverse as the performances staged in them. Marvels of survival and revival, these robust structures are the special...

American toile is scenic fabric and wallpaper that bring the story of America to life. These delightful prints depict both historic events and ever...

Here's a little treat out of the attic. This may be today's penultimate guide for researching and pricing popular chairs from the past. This guide ...

Introduced into a skeptical American marketplace early in the twentieth century, the wristwatch soon caught the consumer's imagination. It was not ...

Set between the sound and the sea, Long Island is home to some of America’s most intriguing country houses. This book highlights the best examples,...

Despite Damon Runyon’s iconic status as a fiction writer and reporter, one particular chapter of his extraordinary career has been completely overl...

A new and refreshing look at the role decorative arts play in the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish home is revealed in this book. An encyclope...

The Amish are people steeped in customs and traditions based on living a simple, quiet existence. Get to know Lancaster County's Amish through amus...

Kitchen gardens are a long-standing Amish tradition, characterised by their eclectic mix of vegetables, fruit, herbs, and colourful flowers. Planne...

This new reference book examines the common features of quilts made by the Amish in America and the Welsh in Britain. More than 90 images show colo...

Enjoy the bold design and glowing colors of Amish quilts, specifically the 82 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish quilts formerly known as the Es...

In 1942, Ed Vebell landed with the US Army in North Africa and was recruited by Stars & Stripes, the US armed forces newspaper, as their offici...

With this book of authentic, full-color architectural models, you can cut out and assemble a set of miniature buildings that when grouped together,...

This comprehensive and easy to use reference covers the prominent brand names and proprietary markings that appear on German small arms, optics and...