A Handbook Of Christmas Decorations
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| Author | : Robert Brenner |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
| Total Pages | : 195 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780764301728 |
The historical importance, makers, materials, and rarity of Christmas trees, decorations, and ornaments of all kinds are discussed in detail, including glass ornaments, all types of lighting from candles to electricity, cotton and paper ornaments, and Dresdens. All the major manufacturers are identified and much personal information is given about the families that developed the Christmas ornament industry into big business internationally. Christmas Past includes beautiful colour pictures of extremely rare, exquisite glass balls and figurals and early electric lamps.
| Author | : SSW Editors |
| Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Christmas decorations |
| ISBN | : 9781565236066 |
Delightful Decorations and Gifts to Make with Your Scroll Saw Create holiday masterpieces for the home, family and friends with the tried-and-true scroll saw projects and patterns from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. This collection of holiday favorites features fretwork, compound-cuts, intarsia, and inlay projects for ornaments, wreaths, Santas, portraits, candleholders and more. Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations also features a stunning gallery of work. Readers will gain information and inspiration from some of scrolling's leading experts including Judy Gale Roberts, Kathy Wise, Sue Mey, Paul Meisel, John Nelson, Theresa Ekdom, Tom Sevy, Volker Arnold, and more. There is a project inside Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry scrolling experience. Some of the projects inside: " Vintage Fretwork Sleigh Scene " Poinsettia Wreath " Inlay Snowman Ornaments " 12-Piece Intarsia Nativity Set " Christmas Card Tree
| Author | : George Johnson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 1986-01 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780891453352 |
Over 750 full-color photos featuring thousands of items. Chapters include storage, repairing, histories, and much more. Items photographed have interesting facts and values listed for the Christmas enthusiast.
| Author | : Christopher Donnells |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2008-07 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 0595521061 |
Have you ever wondered how some people build magnificent Christmas displays with thousands of lights? Have you ever wanted to build your own display but thought it was too confusing and difficult to build? This book will take you through the very basics of Christmas decorating where you will learn: How to save money on Christmas lights as well as the various types of lights available Techniques and tools that will make putting your lights up easier than you thought How to fix your Christmas lights instead of replacing them year after year How to save hundreds of dollars over store bought decorations by making your own by hand How to use your Christmas decorations to benefit a charities Tips on storing your decorations as well as protecting yourself against vandals Make this the year that your home shines brighter than the North Star, and puts a smile on the face of every child who admires a true Christmas display!
| Author | : Bob Richter |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2016-07-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 149302213X |
A Very Vintage Christmas embodies the nostalgia and sentimentality associated with the holiday season. Vintage ornaments, lights, decorations, cards and wrapping all conjure up happy memories of Christmases past and serve as tangible mementos of holidays shared with family and friends. In fact, finding these objects, decorating with them and sharing them with others brings an instant feeling of comfort and joy. Coupled with beautiful photographs, tips on collecting, and secret shopping haunts, A Very Vintage Christmas offers a 360-degree look at holiday décor in America and gives suggestions on how to make vintage finds work for today’s audience. While each chapter of A Very Vintage Christmas is unique, there is a common thread that runs through them all: the love of beautiful holiday decorations, and the interest in their history, value, and preservation. The book helps the everyday collector and enthusiast to build their own collection and offers tips on how to make the most of what they’ve got.
| Author | : Robert Brenner |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
| Total Pages | : 159 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780764322457 |
Christmas celebrations of the past forty years are shown through historical photographs, catalogue pages, and over 530 photographs of artificial and real trees, Christmas ornaments, interior and exterior lights, candy containers, cards, tinsel garlands, and cheerful holiday figurines. Innovations in Christmas ornamentation, lighting, and display are presented -- including artificial trees of the 1960s, country-style ornaments of the 1970s, 1980s chaser lights, and sophisticated 1990s European glass ornaments. Updated values are provided in the captions. With this wonderful book to inspire your search, you can carry the spirit of Christmas with you all year 'round!
| Author | : Margaret Schiffer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Christmas decorations |
| ISBN | : 9780904568608 |
| Author | : Edward William Godwin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 1865 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Ray Broadus Browne |
| Publisher | : Popular Press |
| Total Pages | : 1030 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780879728212 |
"To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presidents. To really understand it, however, one must also know its cheeseburgers, its love songs, and its lawn ornaments. The long-awaited Guide to the United States Popular Culture provides a single-volume guide to the landscape of everyday life in the United States. Scholars, students, and researchers will find in it a valuable tool with which to fill in the gaps left by traditional history. All American readers will find in it, one entry at a time, the story of their lives."--Robert Thompson, President, Popular Culture Association. "At long last popular culture may indeed be given its due within the humanities with the publication of The Guide to United States Popular Culture. With its nearly 1600 entries, it promises to be the most comprehensive single-volume source of information about popular culture. The range of subjects and diversity of opinions represented will make this an almost indispensable resource for humanities and popular culture scholars and enthusiasts alike."--Timothy E. Scheurer, President, American Culture Association "The popular culture of the United States is as free-wheeling and complex as the society it animates. To understand it, one needs assistance. Now that explanatory road map is provided in this Guide which charts the movements and people involved and provides a light at the end of the rainbow of dreams and expectations."--Marshall W. Fishwick, Past President, Popular Culture Association Features of The Guide to United States Popular Culture: 1,010 pages 1,600 entries 500 contributors Alphabetic entries Entries range from general topics (golf, film) to specific individuals, items, and events Articles are supplemented by bibliographies and cross references Comprehensive index
| Author | : R.R. Bowker Company. Department of Bibliography |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1400 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : United States |
| ISBN | : |
