Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to fixing watches, with information on correcting balances, hairsprings and pivots.

This antiquarian volume contains a treatise on the design and workings of usual and unusual clocks, described in a non-technical manner, suitable for either novice or expert.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

"e;Exhibitions and Exhibiting"e; is a complete guide to participating in flower competitions and exhibitions, including information for both competitors and judges.

This complete how-to guide to making and painting lampshades will delight DIY and home-craft enthusiasts alike.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The Lampshade Book' is the definitive guide to the designing and creation of lampshades for light fixtures in the home.

This vintage book is a complete guide to building model historical boats, with information on tools and equipment, complete directions for assembly, practical tips and hints, and more.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen.

There are certain types of information that are very difficult to come by these days, unless you are a specialist of some kind.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

A detailed treatise on wood carving, including practical tips for amateurs, and a short history of the art.

This book, first published in 1887, contains a collection of anecdotes and reminisces of a late nineteenth-century fox hunter.

First published in 1913, this book contains a fascinating treatise on Japanese swords, in particular the 'katana', 'wakizashi', and 'tachi'.

Whereas 'hatmaking' refers to the manufacturing of hats and headwear, 'millinery' refers to both the designing and making of hats.

This antique text contains a manual of practical instruction in hand forging of wrought iron, machine steel, and tool steel, as well as drop forging and heat treatment of steel - including annealing, hardening, and tempering.

Originally published in 1910.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Originally published in early 1900s.

This vintage book is a complete guide to build, rig, and sail self-acting model yachts.

A treasure trove of inspiration and practical guidance, exploring the history, techniques, and symbolism of the ancient religious art of missal painting.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

KHAKI KNITTING BOOK.

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The Copp Family Textiles SMITHSONIAN STUDIES IN HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY.

Ancient Needlepoint and Pillow Lace - With Notes on the History of Lace-Making and Descriptions of Thirty Examples.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for the building of dolls houses and furniture.

This early manual is a fascinating read for any needlework enthusiast or historian.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today.

Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier, is a classic three-volume work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops.

This is a vintage guide to making an array of soft toys out of various materials.

First published in 1910, "e;Home Fun"e; is a guide to entertaining guests in your own home, with chapters on everything from holding amateur performances and odd experiments, to indoor fireworks, parlour games, and beyond!

An in-depth study of the relationship between a person's handwriting and their character.

A republication of the early 1900s edition.

A fascinating, detailed and well illustrated collection of 106 toy games and toy making instructions from Victorian times.

An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting.