tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50829324196652124912012-01-12T12:36:46.319-08:00Archivia Vintage Fashion & TextilesArchiviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08756505902701369231noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082932419665212491.post-21039175856003617082010-04-08T13:21:00.000-07:002010-04-09T08:58:03.454-07:00Resource BOOKS List for Vintage, Antiques & CollectiblesThis one is in it's Infant stage right now, but it will be expanding and growing as I gather more information and get more recommendations for books to add. I am trying to stick to only highly recommended books.<br /><br />If you know of a very helpful book to add to this list, please let me know.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CLOTHING AND FASHION</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">General Era Research</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>Dover Series of Clothing Pages from Sears Catalogs, Sorted by Era:<br />"Everyday Fashion 1909-1920"<br />"Everyday Fashion of the Twenties"<br />"Everyday Fashion of the Thirties"<br />"Everyday Fashion of the Forties"<br />"Everyday Fashion of the Fifties"<br />"Everyday Fashion of the Sixties"</li><br /><li>The Collector's Book of Fashion by Frances Kennett</li><br /><li>Fifty Years of Fashion, New Look to Now, by Valerie Steele</li><br /><li>Through the Looking Glass, A History of Fashion from 1860 to the Present Day, by Elizabeth Wilson Lou Taylor</li><br /><li>20th Century Fashion by Valerie Mendez and Amy De La Haye</li></ul><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">General Overview of Designers</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>New York Fashion: The Evolution of American Style by Caroline Rennolds Milbank</li><br /><li>Fashion: The Century of the Designer 1900-1999 by Charlotte Seeling</li><br /><li>Costume Design in the Movies by Elizabeth Leese (not very pic heavy but a comprehensive guide to who designed for specific films)</li><br /><li>The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers</li></ul><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Fashion and Sewing Terms and Definitions</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion, Historic and Modern by Mary Brooks Picken</li><br /><li>The Farichild Dictionary of Fashion by Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta and Phyllis Tortora</li><br /><li>The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers</li></ul><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Fabric and Textile Terms and Identification</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>A Dictionary of Textile Terms (booklet, published by Dan River, Inc)</li></ul><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Hats</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>Vintage Hats & Bonnets 1770-1970 by Susan Langley</li><br /><li>Women's Hats of the 20th Century for Designers & Collectors by Maureen Reilly & Mary Beth Detrich</li><br /><li>The Century of Hats: Headturning Style of the Twentieth Century by Susie Hopkins</li></ul><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Hawaiian Clothing</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>Aloha Attire, Hawaiian Dress in the Twentieth Century by Linda B. Arthur</li></ul><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Western Clothing</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>How the West Was Worn by Holly George-Warren and Michelle Freedman</li></ul><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Undergarments, Foundations and the History of Body Shape in Fashion</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>Corsets and Crinlones by Nora Waugh</li><br /><li>Support and Seduction, A History of Corsets and Bras by Béatrice Fontanel</li></ul><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">OTHER ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES</span></strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">China, Glass and Ceramics</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><ul><li>Gene Florence books</li><br /><li>Colored Glassware of the Depression Era by Hazel Weatherman</li></ul><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Mid Century Furniture and Design</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><br /><ul><li>Scandinavian Modern Furnishings 1930 -1970: Designed For Life by Michael Ellison and Lisa Piña</li><br /><li>The Sourcebook of Modern Furniture by Jeryll Habegger and Joseph H. Osman</li><br /><li>Millers 20th Century Design by Judith Miller</li></ul><br /><br />.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5082932419665212491-2103917585600361708?l=archiviavintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Archiviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08756505902701369231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082932419665212491.post-22062089165693947682010-02-27T07:16:00.000-08:002010-02-27T09:26:09.257-08:00Even Vintage Gals need a great SPORTS BRANormally most of what I write about is Vintage-centric, but I feel I must share on this seemingly unrelated topic. I turned my tendency for extensive research to finding the VERY BEST sports bra, now that I'm more active in my effort to fit into my smallest vintage pieces. Even a vintage gal needs a great sports bra, right?<br /><br />(I am so thrilled to announce, by the way, that I now fit into ALL of my smallest vintage and actually now need to re-sell some pieces that are now too big! Watch my shop in the coming months for some great items from my own closet.)<br /><br />Now, this is going to be biased according to size, because I only tested for my own 34B figure. As most smaller chested girls know, finding a sports bra that not only doesn't flatten but is also supportive enough without showing too much nip is a real challenge. Here are the bras I tested, and the results (and most of these come in black!):<br /><br /><br />1) BEST!: <a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3241021&CAWELAID=306222195">Danskin Tech Elements Aerosilver Flex Sports Bra</a><br />This is an AMAZING bra. PROS: Supportive enough for High Impact sports, Not only does not flatten your boobs but has a bit of padding (so rare in sports bras) and provides a really nice shape while concealing the nipples. Semi-Adjustable hook and eye closure. CONS: Straps do not adjust (I am altering my straps because I'm a petite and strap length makes a big difference in terms of support) Harder to get on pullover style with a hook and eye closure on the bottom back. To me, it's worth it to get all the benefits the bra provides.<br /><br />2) GREAT!: <a href="http://www.herroom.com/Lily-Of-France-2151705-Stop-The-Show-Sports-Bra.shtml?cm_vc=0201">Lily Of France Stop The Show Sports Bra</a><br />This is running in a close second. PROS: Supportive enough for High Impact sports (though just a squeak less support than the Danskin Aerosilver), Also not a boob-flattener and has that rare bit of padding that most sports bras lack, providing a really nice shape. As advertised, the nipple is totally concealed. Semi-Adjustable hook and eye closure. CONS: As above, the straps do not adjust and petites will have to alter them down for maximum support. Harder to get on pullover style with a hook and eye closure on the back. Also runs small, trust the reviews in this case and order the roomier size. Again, worth the trouble for the great shape and benefits.<br /><br />3) COMFY and SEXY: <a href="http://www.jockey.com/en-US/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?CS_ProductID=604900&CS_Category=Bras&CS_Catalog=Women&List=112">Jockey Medium Impact Moulded Cup Mesh Bra</a><br />This is a really comfy bra with a lower cut. PROS: Another rare padded bra (why couldn't I find these a few years ago?) which hides the nipple and provides a beautiful shape. Lower Cut for a change of style, Pushes you up, Supportive enough for medium impact sports (I would not recommend for very high-impact), Adjustable Hook and Eye Closure, Adjustable straps, COMFORTABLE enough to wear all day. Easy On and Off. CONS: Not for high-impact sports. Runs large, so order a size down. Some people report falling out of the top of the cups but I believe this is remedied by ordering the smaller size (I'll let you know)<br /><br />4) COMFORT of COTTON and SUPPORTIVE: <a href="http://www.freshpair.com/Natori-Sport-Underwire-Sports-Bra-34439.html?from=cab">Natori Sport Underwire Sports Bra 34439</a><br />This is a very supportive bra for a cotton bra! PROS: Comfy Cotton, Very Structured and Supportive enough for Medium Impact sports, Adjustable Hook and Eye Back Closure, Adjustable straps (but I still need to alter for my petite frame), non-compression bra maintains your shape, which is nice for smaller breasts, easy on and off. CONS: Lined but not padded so can show a bit of nip<br /><br />5) MOST COMFY COTTON: <a href="http://www.herroom.com/Lily-Of-France-2101755-In-Action-Sports-Bra.shtml?cm_vc=0201#info">Lily Of France In Action Sports Bra 2101755</a><br />This is one of the most comfy sports bras I've tried. PROS: SUPER Comfy Cotton Bra, Non-Compression Bra does not flatten your shape which is nice for a smaller figure, Adjustable Hook and Eye Back Closure, easy on and off. CONS: Not as supportive as some--I'd recommend for low to medium impact sports, Non-adjustable Straps (need to alter straps for petite), Only lightly lined so does not hide nipples so well.<br /><br />6) COMFORTABLE ENOUGH FOR EVERY DAY: <a href="http://www.freshpair.com/Donna-Karan-Intimates-Casual-Comfort-Active-Wear-Underwire-Bra-DK-35160.html?from=sp">Donna Karan Intimates Casual Comfort Active Wear Underwire Bra DK-35160</a><br />This has been my favorite gym-to-everyday bra for years. PROS: SUPER Comfy cotton bra, non-compression styling does not flatten your shape, adjustable straps that a petite does not need to alter. Easy on and off. CONS: Not supportive enough for high impact sports--I'd say this is a light duty to medium impact bra, Not so concealing for nipples, Can no longer find in BLACK.<br /><br />7) GREAT SUPPORT AND BREATHABILITY: <a href="http://www.freshpair.com/Moving-Comfort-Cara-Medium-to-High-Impact-Sports-Bra-728460.html?from=cab">Moving Comfort Cara Medium to High Impact Sports Bra 728460 </a><br />If you don't mind a nipple show, this bra has fantastic support. PROS: Excellent support for Medium to High Impact Sports, Breathable Mesh Fabric, Mildly Adjustable Straps, Easy On and Off. CONS: Sheerness and lift allows too much nipple to show through, very structured so not the comfiest on the market but it's not uncomfortable either.<br /><br />8) LIGHTWEIGHT ERGONOMIC SUPPORT: <a href="http://www.freshpair.com/Falke-Ergonomic-Full-Support-Bra-36131.html">Falke Ergonomic Full Support Bra 36131 </a><br />If you don't mind a Nipple Show, this is a great lightweight yet supportive bra. PROS: Unique construction allows the breasts to be ergonomically supported and lifted while maintaining their shape, Comfortable Lightweight Fabric and Construction, Adjustable straps (though I found I would need to alter for my petite frame had I kept it), Medium Impact Support. CONS: Nipples are enhanced because of the way the breasts are supported and lifted in the unlined cups.<br /><br />9) BOOB FLATTENER: <a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/product.aspx?pf_id=Champion1622&source=pgfeed&term=Champion1622&acode=IMIFR100&lb=20&cm_mmc=PGRB-_-Bra-_-Champion1622-_-NA">Champion: Shape Vented Racerback Soft Cup Sports Bra </a><br />This is advertised as a shaping bra, but I found it flattening. PROS: Very Supportive, Pullover Style is fairly easy to get on and take off, Can be worn on it's own as a top. CONS: Flattens more than it shapes though admittedly less flattening than other compression-type bras.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5082932419665212491-2206208916569394768?l=archiviavintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Archiviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08756505902701369231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082932419665212491.post-54823332110174410162009-06-15T19:38:00.001-07:002011-02-16T07:07:20.594-08:00Useful Vintage, Antiques and Collectibles Resource Links - Perpetually Updated!<span style="color:#339999;"><span style="color:#000000;">***Update 2/16/2011: I noticed that some of the Vintage Fashion Guild Links have moved. I have changed the a-z label links location to the corrected link but will have to check the rest of the links over later when I have time. I also have a list of links that viewers have submitted to add, which I will also do then. Thanks for your patience!<br /><br />***Update 11/13/09: While editing, I discovered that you now cannot access certain of the Ebay links unless you sign into the site. Unfortunate but worth the effort to access these very useful links, nonetheless.***<br /><br />While Nothing replaces long experience and years of handling, these helpful internet links plus a few really good resource books can help you get a start in collecting and working with vintage and antiques.<br /><br />My emphasis is on Vintage and Antique Clothing, Notions and Textiles, but there are also MANY useful links for other types of antiques, collectibles and jewelry if you patiently scroll down to those sections.<br /><br />These will be continually updated and edited for relevance and usefulness. please let me know if I've omitted something or there are any errors or dead links.</span><br /></span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">GENERAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES PRICING (Take with a grain of salt, please)</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.collectibles-museums.com/free-price-guides.html" target="_blank">Collectibles Free Price Guides</a><br /><br />searchable catalogs of Closed Auctions Worldwide (including Sotheby's and Christie's)<br /><a href="http://www.artfact.com/" target="_blank">Artfact</a><br /><a href="http://www.liveauctioneers.com/" target="_blank">Live Auctioneers</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">CLOTHING LINKS (Huge List, scroll past it to get to other collectibles)</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">General Reference Vintage Fashion Info and Guides</span>:</span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br />Dating Vintage Fashion, Guides & Tips<br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Vintage-Clothing-Accessories/Basics-Of-Dating/200083947?&tstart=0" target="_blank">Basics of Dating Vintage & Some Basic Terms</a><br /><br />General<br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/fashion-yesterday.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Fashion (w/ links to L of each Section)</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagetextile.com/articles.htm" target="_blank">Vintage Textile- Antique Clothing Articles</a><br /><a href="http://www.fashion-era.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Era- Costume, Clothing, Fashions & Social History</a><br /><a href="http://vintagefashionguild.org/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild</a><br /><a href="http://www.costumegallery.com/" target="_blank">The Costume Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/department.asp?dep=8" target="_blank">Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute</a><br /><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hi/hi_clwoeu.htm" target="_blank">Metropolitan Museum European Womens Clothing A-Z</a><br /><a href="http://dept.kent.edu/museum/index.asp" target="_blank">Kent State University Museum</a><br /><a href="http://www.manchestergalleries.org/the-collections/about-the-collection-2/costume/" target="_blank">Manchester Art Gallery Costume Collection</a><br /><a href="http://www3.fitnyc.edu/museum/chicchicago/intro.htm" target="_blank">Museum at FIT/Couture from Chicago History Museum</a><br /><a href="http://www.designmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Design Museum London</a><br /><a href="http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moagrp/" target="_blank">Making of America Digital Library</a><br /><a href="http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/GetSingleCollection.do?collectionKey=67" target="_blank">Leicestershire County Council Designer Collection</a><br /><a href="http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~dress/contents.html" target="_blank">University of Virginia Collection of Historic Dress</a><br /><a href="http://www.shootingstarhistory.com/library/" target="_blank">Shooting Star Enterprises Reference Library</a><br /><a href="http://www.tudorlinks.com/treasury/articles/index.html" target="_blank">Tudor Links Costume History & Construction Articles</a><br /><a href="http://www.scran.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Scran Museum Search</a><br /><a href="http://museum.nist.gov/exhibits/apparel/history.htm" target="_blank">Standardization of Clothing/Short History of Ready-Made</a><br /><a href="http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/eGallery/" target="_blank">The Royal Collection e-Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/museumcollections/collections/subtheme.php?irn=455" target="_blank">Hull Museums Collections: Costume and Fashion</a><br /><a href="http://www.costumersguide.com/index.shtml" target="_blank">the Costumer's Guide to Movie Costumes</a><br /><a href="http://www.deadlyvintagesweets.com/Directory.htm" target="_blank">Vin*Fash Index Links</a><br /><br />Glossaries & Encyclopedias<br /><a href="http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/index.html" target="_blank">Fashion Encyclopedia - Great Resource</a><br /><a href="http://www.steelzipper.com/steel_zipper_vintage_clothing_definitions.html" target="_blank">Steel Zipper- Vintage Clothing Terms & Definitions</a><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ot39wf" target="_blank">A Guide to Lingerie Terms & Some History of Lingerie</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/fabdico/textile-dictionary-a.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Textile Terms Dictionary A-Z</a><br /><a href="http://infovisual.info/volume_en.html" target="_blank">Visual Dictionary- Good for IDing clothing construction details</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><em><strong>Children’s Clothing:</strong></em></span><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://dept.kent.edu/museum/exhibit/kids/kids.html" target="_blank">Kent State History Museum Centuries of Childhood</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><em><strong>Clothing Eras:<br /></strong></em></span><br />Clothing Silouhette Era Timelines<br /><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/20sil/hd_20sil.htm" target="_blank">Met Museum: 20th Century Silhouette and Support</a><br /><a href="http://www.skaro.com/1930s_1.html" target="_blank">John Peacock's 1930's Fashion Progressive Chart</a><br /><br />General Timelines<br /><a href="http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/index.html" target="_blank">Fashion Encyclopedia</a><br /><a href="http://www.deadlyvintagesweets.com/dirHISTORY.htm" target="_blank">Vin*Fashion Links- History of Fashion By Era</a><br /><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hi/hi_clwoeu.htm" target="_blank">Metropolitan Museum European Womens Clothing A-Z</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/category/5/18/48/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild Fashion Timeline</a><br /><a href="http://retro-fashion-history.com/index.html" target="_blank">Retro Fashion History 1948-1979</a><br /><a href="http://www.marquise.de/en/" target="_blank">La Couturiere Parisienne- Medieval-1950 + Ethnic Costume & Fashion Site</a><br /><br />Fashion and Prices by Decade (Scroll down and look on right of page for decades)<br /><a href="http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/fashions.html" target="_blank">Over Seventy Years of History of Fashion 1920-Present</a><br /><br />Victorian<br /><a href="http://www.shootingstarhistory.com/library/workdress.html" target="_blank">Work Dress for the Victorian Lady</a><br /><a href="http://www.victoriana.com/Victorian-Fashion/index.html" target="_blank">Victoriana- 1800 Fashion Index</a><br /><br />1920s<br /><a href="http://www.fcps.edu/westspringfieldhs/academic/english/1project/99gg/99gg2/clothe2.htm" target="_blank">Lara Jacobi- Great Gatsby/Clothing of the 1920s</a><br /><a href="http://www.historicwaco.org/1920.htm" target="_blank">Historic Waco Museum-1920s Evening Fashion</a><br /><a href="http://www.1920-30.com/fashion/" target="_blank">1920-30 Fashion</a><br /><br />1930s<br /><a href="http://www.skaro.com/1930s_1.html" target="_blank">John Peacock's 1930's Fashion Progressive Chart</a><br /><br />1960s<br /><a href="http://www.skaro.com/sixtiesgrrl/index.html" target="_blank">Electric Swinging Pussycat Archive of 1960s Fashion</a><br /><br />1980s-1990s<br /><a href="http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/GetSingleCollection.do?collectionKey=66" target="_blank">Leicestershire County Council Collection of the Clothing Label "Next"</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em><span target="_blank" style="color:#993399;">Cleaning and Restoration:</span></em></strong><br /></span><br />Jewelry<br /><a href="http://www.sparklz.com/info/clean.htm#polish" target="_blank">Sparklz- Vintage Costume Jewelry Cleaning & Repair Tips</a><br /><br />Leather, Reptile & Exotic Leather<br /><a href="http://clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/51132-some-tips-on-deep-cleaning-old-leather.html" target="_blank">Club Lexus- Tips on Deep Cleaning Old Leather</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Reptile-Exotic-Leather-Care_W0QQugidZ10000000002989659" target="_blank">Reptile & Exotic Leather Care</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Exotic-Leather-Care_W0QQugidZ10000000001808081" target="_blank">Exotic Leather Care</a><br /><br />Moth Control<br /><a href="http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/INSECT/05599.html" target="_blank">Clothes Moths: Identification and Control in the Home</a><br /><br />Sneakers (or similar materials)<br /><a href="http://niketalk.yuku.com/topic/15471/t/OFFICIAL-SNEAKER-CARE-MAINTENANCE-POST-It-s-back.html?page=1" target="_blank">Niketalk-Sneaker Care/Maintenance Post</a><br /><a href="http://niketalk.yuku.com/topic/14210/t/THE-OFFICIAL-CURE-FOR-YELLOWING.html" target="_blank">Niketalk-Official Cure For Yellowing</a><br /><br />Textiles<br /><a href="http://thelaststitch.blogspot.com/2009/04/sewing-with-slippery-velvet.html" target="_blank">Sewing With Slippery Velvet</a><br /><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/review/readreview.pl?ID=1639" target="_blank">Sewing Silk/Rayon Velvet</a><br /><a href="http://www.antique-linens.com/laundering.html" target="_blank">Washing, Storing & Caring for Antique Linens</a><br /><a href="http://www.srfabrics.com/care/stain.htm" target="_blank">Silk Road Textile Merchants- Stain Removal</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Workshop-Archives/Ebay-Expert-Member/410083307" target="_blank">The Care and Cleaning of Vintage Linens</a><br /><a href="http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=552932" target="_blank">Antique linen restoration (stain removal)</a><br /><a href="http://tipnut.com/?s=stains" target="_blank">Tipnut- Stains</a><br /><a href="http://vintagesewing.info/1930s/31-ldc/ldc-04.html" target="_blank">Laundering & Dry Cleaning by Mary Brooks Picken, 1931</a><br /><a href="http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/stain-removal.html" target="_blank">Tips for stain removal from your needlework fabric</a><br /><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2068286_set-dye.html" target="_blank">How to Set Dye</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Needle-Arts-Vintage/Tips-On-Cleaning/30566" target="_blank">Tips On Cleaning Vintage Textiles</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Vintage-Clothing-Accessories/Laundry-Room-Essentials/1000288830" target="_blank">Laundry Room Essentials- Vintage Clothing & Accessories</a><br /><a href="http://www.needlepoint.org/FAQ/stitching.php#washandblock" target="_blank">Cleaning and Blocking Needlepoint</a><br /><br /><em><span target="_blank" style="font-size:130;color:#993399;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Fashion Magazine & Print Archives:</span></strong></span></em><br /><br /><a href="http://patrimoine.jalougallery.com/" target="_blank">Jalou Gallery-French Magazine Archives</a><br /><a href="http://news.google.com/archivesearch" target="_blank">Google News Archive Search</a><br /><a href="http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Advertising Archives-UK site</a><br /><a href="http://www.lileks.com/institute/index.html" target="_blank">The Institute of Official Cheer (Humorous Site which pokes fun of vintage ads and print material)</a><br /><a href="http://vintagegirlwatchers.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Girl Watchers- Bad Girl Fashion or just plain fun</a><br /><br /><em><span target="_blank" style="font-size:130;color:#993399;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Fashion Trends, Current:</span></strong></span></em><br /><br /><a href="http://facehunter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">FaceHunter</a><br /><a href="http://www.promspot.com/default.shtml" target="_blank">Promspot</a><br /><a href="http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/index.php?s=39617a491dfa538b0a77f6e0cf243a6a" target="_blank">The Fashion Spot Forums</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Furs:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/category/6/24/121/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild Fur Resource</a><br /><a href="http://www.furcommission.com/farming/colors.htm" target="_blank">Fur Commission Color Palette Guide for Mink and Fox</a><br /><a href="http://www.hideandfur.com/inventory/FoxColorGuide.html" target="_blank">Moscow Hide and Fur Color Palette Guide for Fox</a><br /><a href="http://www.peterpalms.com/peaux2/" target="_blank">Peter Palms-Great Site w/Tons of Photos of Different Varieties of Fur Pelts</a><br /><br />Endangered Species<br /><a href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/" target="_blank">The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species</a><br /><a href="http://www.fws.gov/Endangered/wildlife.html" target="_blank">U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Handbags:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.bagladyemporium.com/" target="_blank">Bag Lady Emporium</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintageskins.com/index.html" target="_blank">Vintage Skins Exotic Bags</a><br /><a href="http://fashionsfinest.fuzzylizzie.com/enidcollins.html" target="_blank">Enid Collins -Fuzzylizzie's Resource</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Hand Fans:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.fanassociation.org/links.htm" target="_blank">Fan Association of North America Resource Links</a><br /><a href="http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/fan_links.htm" target="_blank">Costumer's Manifesto Fan Pages And Links</a><br /><a href="http://www.cheltenhamartgallery.org.uk/Docs/fans_info_sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Cheltenhan Art Gallery Fans Info Sheet PDF</a><br /><a href="http://www.antiquespectacles.com/topics/fans/fans.htm" target="_blank">Optical Fans</a><br /><a href="http://www.whalingmuseum.org/online_exhibits/fans/glossary.html" target="_blank">Fans: A Link Between Cultures (w/great links to left of page)</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Hats:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://003a54f.netsolhost.com/links.htm" target="_blank">Hat Museum BIG list of Hat Resource Links</a><br /><a href="http://www.hathistory.org/" target="_blank">Men's Hat History</a><br /><a href="http://www.pasthats.com/" target="_blank">Costume Gallery- Hat History 1850s-1930s w/ Designers</a><br /><a href="http://gallery.villagehatshop.com/gallery/" target="_blank">Village Hat Shop- THE MODE IN HATS AND HEADDRESS By R. Turner Wilcox</a><br /><a href="http://www.victorianbonnets.com/" target="_blank">Victorian Bonnets- Good Resource w/Period Timeline</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/604/55/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild- The History of Women's Hats</a><br /><a href="http://www.antiquedress.com/gallerymuseumhatsnew.htm" target="_blank">Antique Dress- Museum Collection<br />Hats/Headpieces/Wigs/Accessories</a><br /><a href="http://www.hatcenter.com/asp/category.asp?categ=Hats" target="_blank">Hat Center- Hat Terms Glossary</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Hawaiian:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.waveshoppe.com/aloha-attire.htm" target="_blank">Wave Shoppe- Aloha Attire History of Hawaiian Holoku</a><br /><a href="http://www.hilohattie.com/about/" target="_blank">Hilo Hattie</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagecityclothing.com/hawaiianlabels.html" target="_blank">Vintage City Clothing- Hawaiian Labels</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagehawaiianshirt.net/" target="_blank">The Vintage Hawaiian Shirt: An Aristic Retrospective</a><br /><a href="http://www.alohafunwear.com/hawaiian-shirts-history.shtml" target="_blank">Aloha Funwear's History of Hawaiian Shirts & Dresses</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Jeans, Denim and Motorcycle Jackets:<br /><br /></span></em></strong><a href="http://members.tripod.com/~histclo/jean.html" target="_blank">Boys' Jeans</a><br /><a href="http://www.redcloud.co.jp/detail/toppage.htm" target="_blank">Red Cloud- Labels, Zippers, Signs & Ads for: Jeans, T Shirts, Military & Workwear</a><br /><a href="http://www.steelzipper.com/steel_zipper_vintage_Levi_646_bell_bottoms.html" target="_blank">Steel Zipper guide to Vintage Levi's 646 Bellbottoms</a><br /><a href="http://vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/clothing/noframehome.htm" target="_blank">Vintage Motorcycle Jackets</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span target="_blank" style="font-size:130;color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Label and Designer Info:<br /></span></span></em></strong><strong><em><span target="_blank" style="font-size:130;color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://fashion.about.com/cs/designers/l/blpronounce.htm" target="_blank">Designer name pronunciation</a><br /><a href="http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource-a-z/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild A-Z Label Resource w/Label Pics</a><br /><br />Union Labels, ILGWU labels, Menswear ACWA & UGWA labels, RN#s, WPL#s, CA#s<br /><a href="http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/ikwewe_W0QQuqtZg" target="_blank">Ikwewe's Extremely useful guides on All of Above</a><br /><a href="https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/TextileRN/wrnquery$.startup" target="_blank">Federal Trade Commission RN# Lookup</a><br /><a href="http://www.steelzipper.com/ACWA.html" target="_blank">Steel Zipper- Guide to ACWA Tags</a><br /><br />Patent and Trademark Search<br /><a href="http://www.uspto.gov/main/profiles/acadres.htm" target="_blank">USPTO Patent & Trademark Search</a><br /><a href="http://www.blythehopesvintage.blogspot.com/2009/01/beginners-guide-to-dating-vintage.html" target="_blank">Blythe Hopes Guide to Dating Vintage using the USPTO Search</a><br /><br />Label/Manufacturer Company History Search<br /><a href="http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/index.html" target=_blank>Fashion Encyclopedia w/Designer Lookup</a><br /><a href="http://www.infomat.com/index.html" target="_blank">Fashion.Infomat. Fashion & Industry Search</a><br /><a href="http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/Textiles-and-Apparel.html" target="_blank">Reference For Business- Company History, Textiles & Apparel</a><br /><br />JCPenney and House Brands<br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Dating-of-J-C-Penney-labels-amp-house-brands_W0QQugidZ10000000008363198" target="_blank">Galetime- Dating of J C Penney labels & house brands</a><br /><br />Christian Dior<br /><a href="http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/Dior/default.htm" target="_blank">TopFoto- Gallery: Christian Dior w/dates</a><br /><br />Mariano Fortuny<br /><a href="http://www.senses-artnouveau.com/biography.php?artist=FOR" target="_blank">Senses Artnouveau Brussels- FORTUNY Links & Book List</a><br /><br />Rudi Gernreich<br /><a href="http://dept.kent.edu/museum/exhibit/gernreich/chrono.htm" target="_blank">Rudi Gernreich Chronology</a><br /><br />Gustav Beer, Paul Poiret, Callot Soeurs, Jeanne Paquin, House of Worth, Jacques Doucet, Georges Doeuillet<br /><a href="http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9B02E2D91539E632A25756C1A9669D946096D6CF" target="_blank">NY Times Archive Article</a><br /><a href="http://www.victoriana.com/GazetteduBonTon/designerdresses.html" target="_blank">Victoriana- Gazette du Bon Ton 1912-1915 French Designer Dresses</a><br /><br />Pendelton Woolen Mills, Inc.<br /><a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/pendleton-woolen-mills-inc?cat=biz-fin" target="_blank">Pendleton Woolen Mills Company History w/Timeline</a><br /><br />Lilly Pulitzer<br /><a href="http://home.comcast.net/~sweet36/site/" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer Print Idenification</a><br /><br />Alfred Shaheen<br /><a href="http://www.alfredshaheen.com/aloha.htm" target="_blank">A Visual Tour of Shaheen's During the 1950s</a><br /><br />German Labels<br /><a href="http://www.giselamueller.info/threadlagged/threadlagged/jahnke.htm" target="_blank">Photos, C Jahnke Collection- German Vintage Labels</a><br /><br />List of Anthropologie Brands<br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/List-Of-ANTHROPOLOGIE-Brands-Avoid-Ripoffs_W0QQugidZ10000000005389557" target="_blank">List Of ANTHROPOLOGIE Brands~ Avoid Ripoffs!</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Lingerie:<br /><br /></span></em></strong><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/category/6/63/133/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild Lingerie Resource</a><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ot39wf" target="_blank">A Guide to Lingerie Terms & Some History of Lingerie</a><br /><a href="http://mum.org/underpan.htm" target="_blank">Museum of Menstruation- Underpants History</a><br /><br />Corsets, Bras and Foundation Garments<br /><a href="http://www.corsetiere.net/" target="_blank">Ivy Leaf's Tribute to the Corsetiere</a><br /><a href="http://www.antiquecorsetgallery.com/index.php" target="_blank">The Antique Corset Gallery</a><br /><a href="http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/BrowseCollection.do?key=68&groupOrCollection=BROWSE_COLLECTION" target="_blank">Leicestershire County Council-Symington Collection of Corsetry, Foundation & Swimwear</a><br /><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/20sil/hd_20sil.htm" target="_blank">Met Museum 20th-Century Silhouette and Support</a><br /><a href="http://www.girdlezone.org/ptexhist.htm" target="_blank">A Short History of the Playtex Company</a><br /><br />Olga<br /><a href="http://www.warnaco.com/index.cfm/category/2/brand/10/content/50/" target="_blank">Olga History</a><br /><br />Playtex<br /><a href="http://www.girdlezone.org/ptexhist.htm" target="_blank">A Short History of the Playtex Company</a><br /><br />Van Raalte Lingerie, Gloves, Night Caps and More<br /><a href="http://empressjade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Empress Jade Vintage- Vaan Raalte Lingerie &More</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Menswear:<br /><br /></span></em></strong><a href="http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/Tutorials/AndrewHarrisEBayMeasurement.htm" target="_blank">How to Measure a Jacket</a><br /><a href="http://www.esquire.com/style/style-evolution-0908" target="_blank">Esquire Magazine- Evolution of Men's Style: 1933-2008</a><br /><a href="http://www.costumegallery.com/men.htm" target="_blank">Hitory of Menswear 1800s to present</a><br /><a href="http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/galetime" target="_blank">Galetime-Men's Suits, Casual/Sports Shirts & Ties</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintageskivvies.com/pages/archives/history.html" target="_blank">Vintage Skivvies- Men's Underwear History</a><br /><a href="http://www.blacktieguide.com/Vintage/Retro.htm" target="_blank">Men's Black Tie Resource with Magazine photos (see links to left)</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Sewing Patterns:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page" target="_blank">Vintage Sewing Patterns Wiki</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/608/83/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild Vintage Patterns Guide</a><br /><a href="http://www.mainstreetvintage.com/lisa/patterninfo.html" target="_blank">Miss Helene's Vintage Pattern Cheat Sheet</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Sizing-Vintage-Sewing-Patterns-So-You-apos-re-a-Size-12-HUH_W0QQugidZ10000000001240969" target="_blank">Cemetarian-Sizing Vintage Sewing Patterns</a><br /><a href="http://thehemline.blogspot.com/2007/09/half-size-patterns.html" target="_blank">The Hem Line- Explanation of Vintage Half Sizes</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Size Charts and Fit Guides:<br /></span></em></strong><br />Clothing<br /><a href="http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/WomenSizes.aspx?ReturnURL=EOB%7Cx1381114&PopUpBlocked=true&mscssid=6df8a81ac60084941b6a1b4969c3c62a8xMnVNoVzaGWxMnVNoVzaGo200B24D08D9F8386A6C53770759655BFD56F0725501&CmCatId=EXTERNAL%7CProducts" target="_blank">JC Penney- Good General Clothing Size Chart</a><br /><a href="http://www.butterick.com/tech/charts/measure.html" Target="_Blank">Butterick-How To Measure Your Body (w/Illustration)</a><br /><a href="http://thehemline.blogspot.com/2007/09/half-size-patterns.html" target="_blank">The Hem Line- Explanation of Vintage Half Sizes</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Sizing-Vintage-Sewing-Patterns-So-You-apos-re-a-Size-12-HUH_W0QQugidZ10000000001240969" target="_blank">Cemetarian-Sizing Vintage Sewing Patterns (How Sizing Changed through Eras)</a><br /><br />Coat and Jackets<br /><a href="http://www.fantasywaistcoats.co.uk/coat_fitment.shtml" target="_blank">Coat & Jacket Fitment Guide</a><br /><a href="http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/Tutorials/AndrewHarrisEBayMeasurement.htm" target="_blank">How to Measure a Jacket</a><br /><br />Rings<br /><br /><a href="http://www.discountgoldexchange.com/ringsize.html" target="_blank">Ring Size Chart</a><br /><br />Shoes<br /><a href="http://www.palmershoes.com/gpage.html" target="_blank">Palmer Shoes- How to Measure Your Feet</a> (measurement is for FOOT SIZE, your shoe should be a bit longer. Use the charts below for SHOE size measurement)<br /><a href="http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html" target="_blank">International Shoe Size Conversion Chart and Sizing Chart</a><br /><a href="http://www.veganline.com/shoe-sizes.htm" target="_blank">Veganline-Unusual Smaller Shoe Sizes In This Chart</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Shoes & Boots:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.allaboutshoes.ca/en/" target="_blank">All About Shoes Bata Shoe Museum</a><br /><a href="http://www.headoverheelshistory.com/" target="_blank">Head Over Heels History of Shoes</a><br /><a href="http://www.centuryinshoes.com/" target="_blank">Soulmates: The Century In Shoes</a><br /><a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-0330-timeline-pg,0,2998833.photogallery?index=1" target="_blank">L.A. Times: Stroll Back In Time Slideshow</a><br /><a href="http://eng.shoe-icons.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Shoe Icons Virtual Shoe Museum</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/609/82/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild- Sole Provider</a><br /><br />Boots<br /><a href="http://dimlights.com/" target="_blank">Dimlights Cowboy Boot Guide</a><br /><br />Sneakers<br /><a href="http://niketalk.yuku.com/directory" target="_blank">Niketalk Message Board</a><br /><a href="http://sneakers.pair.com/index.html" target="_blank">Charlie's Sneaker Pages</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Sweaters:<br /></em></strong><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/16/80/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild-Cashmere Sweaters</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Vintage-Clothing-Accessories/Cowichan-Education-Thread/1000604282?&tstart=0&mod=1197652770052" target="_blank">Cowichan Education Thread</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Swimwear:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://capricornvintage.com/museum_multi.php" target="_blank">Capricorn Vintage Virtual Swimsuit Museum(w/Tags)</a><br /><a href="http://fuzzylizzie.com/swimsuits.html" target="_blank">FuzzieLizzie's Vintage Bathing Suits</a><br /><a href="http://www.glamoursurf.com/swimwear_label_reference.html" target="blank">Glamoursurf Designer Swimwear Labels Directory</a><br /><a href="http://www.glamoursurf.com/swimwear_timeline.html" target="_blank">Glamoursurf Swimwear Timeline</a><br /><a href="http://www.glamoursurf.com/articles.html" target="_blank">Glamoursurf Articles on Swimwear</a><br /><a href="http://www.bikiniscience.com/chronology/chronology.html" target="_blank">Fun "Bikini Science" Chronology</a><br /><a href="http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~roseying/ids110/W20TH.HTM" target="_blank">Women's Swimwear: The 20th Century & Present by Roselyn Hsueh</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/610/84/" target="_blank">Vintage Fashion Guild-In The Swim</a><br /><a href="http://www.victoriana.com/swimsuit/bathingsuits.htm" target="_blank">Victoriana- The 1900s Bathing Suit</a><br /><a href="http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/BrowseCollection.do?key=68&groupOrCollection=BROWSE_COLLECTION" target="_blank">Leicestershire County Council-Symington Collection of Corsetry, Foundation & Swimwear</a><br /><a href="http://www.gallimauphry.com/beefcake.htm" target="_blank">Scrapbook of Vintage Men's Beachwear by David Claudon</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Uniforms:</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"></span></em></strong><br />American Airlines<br /><a href="http://www.thekiwiclub.org/uniforms.htm" target="_blank">The Kiwi Club American Airlines Uniform Collection</a><br /><br />American Red Cross<br /><a href="http://www.collectarc.com/" target="_blank">Shirley Powers American Red Cross Collection</a><br /><br />US Militaria<br /><a href="http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/" target="_blank">U.S. Militaria Forum</a><br /><a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/" target="_blank">Smithsonian NMAH-Price of Freedom Collection</a><br /><a href="http://www.steelzipper.com/steel_zipper_vintage_military_uniforms.html" target="_blank">The Steel Zipper Vintage Military Uniform Resource</a><br /><a href="http://www.blitzkriegbaby.de/homepage.htm" target="_blank">Blitzkriegbaby Women's Militaria Site</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>TEXTILES & NOTIONS:<br /></strong></span><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Buttons:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.tias.com/articles/buttons/dictionary1.html" target="_blank">Button Dictionary</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagebuttons.net/" target="_blank">VintageButtons.net</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Workshop-Archives/Ebay-Expert-Member/71678" target="_blank">Searching and Buying Collectible Buttons Workshop</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Exotic Leather and Skins:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.alligatorfur.com/alligator/croc.htm" target="_blank">LAAC-Distinguishing Features of Crocodilian Leathers</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintageskins.com/skin%20types.htm" target="_blank">Vintage Skins-Understanding Exotic Skin Types</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintageskins.com/index.html" target="_blank">Vintage Skins Website</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Lace, Fabrics and Textiles:</em></strong><br /></span></span><br /><a href="http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/history.htm" target="_blank">a Short History of Manmade Fibers</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary (Great Reference, Links, Books)</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/textile-designers.php" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Textile Designers</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/fabric.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Fabrics</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/fabrics/Traditional_linen.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Linens</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/monograms/monograms-design-1.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Monograms</a><br /><a href="http://atexinc.com/" target="_blank">ATEXINC Textile Educational Supplies (Swatch Book)</a><br /><a href="http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/history.htm" target="_blank">Fibersource-A Short History of Manufactured Fibers</a><br /><a href="http://www.fabrics.net/" target="_blank">Fabrics.net-Various Useful Fabric & Textiles Articles</a><br /><a href="http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/shopfromyourseat_W0QQuqtZg" target="_blank">Shopfromyourseat Antique & Vintage Linens Guides</a><br /><a href="http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/doverhilldiva" target="_blank">Antique Linen Damask ID & Recommended Reading</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagetableclothsclub.com/resources.htm" target="_blank">Vintage Tablecloths Club Resource List</a><br /><br />Barkcloth<br /><a href="http://www.trueup.net/?p=580" target="_blank">Trueup-About Barkcloth</a><br /><a href="http://www.coololdstuff.com/barkclothtext.html" target="_blank">Coololdstuff-Barkcloth: Then and Now by Glynis Ward</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Needle-Arts-Vintage/What-On-Earth/30626" target="_blank">What on earth is barkcloth?</a><br /><a href="http://imageevent.com/vintagetresors/vintagebarkclothstylenames" target="_blank">Sherry Degrave-Vintage Barkcloth Style Names</a><br /><br />Embroidery & Needlework<br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/VISUAL-IDENTIFICATION-OF-EMBROIDERY-amp-NEEDLEWORK_W0QQugidZ10000000003197956" target="_blank">Visual Identification of Embroidery & Needlework</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Society-Silk-Embroidery_W0QQugidZ10000000003412293" target="_blank">Society Silk Embroidery</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/embroidery-main.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Embroidery</a><br /><br />Feedsacks<br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/A-VISUAL-GUIDE-TO-FEEDSACK-IDENTIFICATION_W0QQugidZ10000000003193607" target="_blank">A Visual Guide to Feedsack Identification</a><br /><br />Lace<br /><a href="http://lace.lacefairy.com/Lace/ID/Identify.html" target="_blank">Lace Fairy-IDing & Understanding Lace, Step by Step</a><br /><a href="http://lace.lacefairy.com/Lace/ID/FollowThread.html" target="_blank">Lace Fairy-Distinguishing Between Machine & Handmade</a><br /><a href="http://lace.lacefairy.com/Lace/ID/laceID.htm" target="_blank">Lace Fairy-Lace Types A-Z</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Handmade-Lace-Identification-A-Primer_W0QQugidZ10000000000767476" target="_blank">Handmade Lace Identification - A Primer</a><br /><a href="http://www.fleurdandeol.com/Laceofitaly.html" target="_blank">Fleurdandeol-Laces of Italy</a><br /><a href="http://www.exclusives-ambiente.de/english/spitze/historie.htm" target="_blank">Lace & Embroidery Industry History</a><br /><a href="http://belovedlinens.net/lace.html" target="_blank">Beloved Linens Textile Diary: Lace</a><br /><br />Quilts<br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/A-VISUAL-GUIDE-TO-VINTAGE-amp-ANTIQUE-QUILT-PATTERNS_W0QQugidZ10000000003200933" target="_blank">A Visual Guide to Vintage & Antique Quilt Patterns</a><br /><a href="http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/jewl1_W0QQuqtZg" target="_blank">2 pages of quilt guides</a><br /><a href="http://hartcottagequilts.com/" target="_blank">Hart Cottage Quilt Resource (lots of info)</a><br /><br />Tablecloths:<br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Workshop-Archives/Collectors-Guide-To/32885" target="_blank">Collector's Guide To Vintage Tablecloths</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagetableclothsclub.com/resources.htm" target="_blank">Vintage Table Cloths Club Resource List</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Lace, Fabrics and Textiles Burn Test/Chart & Storage:<br /></span></em></strong><br />Fiber Burn Test & Chart<br /><a href="http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html" target="_blank">Ditzy Prints Fiber Burn Chart</a><br /><a href="http://www.fabrics.net/fabricsr.asp" target="_blank">Fabrics.net-Fabric Identification</a><br /><br />Storage of Antique & Vintage Textiles<br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/cwtt4c" target="_blank">ABC's of Storing Antique & Vintage Textiles</a><br /><br />(Also see cleaning and restoration links, above in Clothing)<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Zippers:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.planetpapers.com/Assets/745.php" target="_blank">The Zipper</a><br /><a href="http://www.steelzipper.com/steel_zipper_vintage_clothing_zippers.html" target="_blank">Steel Zipper-Guide To Vintage Clothing Zippers</a><br /><a href="http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/zipper.htm" target="_blank">Fascinating facts @ the invention of the<br />zipper</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>GENERAL VINTAGE AND ANTIQUES:</strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong></span></span><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">General:</span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.collectibledetective.com/" target="_blank">Collectible Detective: Useful Links, Grouped by Area of Interest</a><br /><a href="http://www.collectibles-museums.com/museum-online-exhibits.html" target="_blank">Collectibles Museums-Online Exhibits</a><br /><a href="http://www.worthpoint.com/" target="_blank">Worthpoint-Various Article on Antiques & Collectibles</a><br /><a href="http://antiques.about.com/od/markssignatures/Marks_Signatures_on_Antiques_and_Collectibles.htm" target="_blank">Marks & Signatures on Antiques and Collectibles</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldandsold.com/" target="_blank">Old and Sold: useful info, grouped by area of interest</a><br /><a href="http://www.antique-marks.com/" target="_blank">Antique Marks Reference</a><br /><a href="http://www.antique-marks.com/antique-terms.html" target="_blank">Antique Marks GLOSSARY of terms</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Styles by Era:<br /></span></em></strong><br />Mid Century Design<br /><a href="http://www.modish.net/" target="_blank">Modish</a><br /><br />Victorian Era Design<br /><a href="http://www.victoriana.com" target="_blank">Victoriana- the Victorian Era Online</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Art:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://besmirched.tripod.com/eyes.html" target="_blank">Big Eye Art</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Autographs:<br /><br /></span></em></strong> <a href="http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=kathryn" target="_blank">Kathryn's Autographs Guide</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Animal Figurines:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://hrgallery.8m.com/Gallery/" target="_blank">Hagen-Renaker Gallery </a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Avon:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.robinsfyi.com/fun/hobbies/avon/avoncollecting.htm" target="_blank">Robin's FYI: Avon Collecting</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Bakelite, Lucite, Celluloid, Early Plastics, Tortoise Shell, Ivory & Bone:</span></em></strong><br /><br />Ivory & Bone<br /><a href="http://www.asianartmall.com/refivory.htm" target="_blank">Ivory, Bone, or Plastic: A guide to identifying Ivory & Substitutes</a><br /><br />Plastics<br /><a href="http://www.collectics.com/education_plastic.html" target="_blank">Bakelite, Lucite, Celluloid & Catalin Info, History & ID</a><br /><a href="http://www.sassyclassics.com/bakelitetest.htm" target="_blank">Sassyclassics Bakelite/Celuloid Test</a><br /><br />Tortoise Shell<br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/TORTOISESHELL-Real-or-fake-How-to-tell-the-difference_W0QQugidZ10000000012067858" target="_blank">Tortoiseshell Real or Fake: How to Tell the Difference</a><br /><a href="http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39133" target="_blank">Britshblades Forum-Identifying Tortoise Shell</a><br /><a href="http://www.canequest.com/bakelite.asp" target="_blank">Canequest: Tortoiseshell or Bakelite?</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Beads/Jet:<br /><br /></span></em></strong>Jet<br /><a href="http://www.beadinpath.com/content/view/722/4/" target="_blank">Beadinpath-Jet Beads: Collectible Jewels w/Links to Resources</a><br /><a href="http://thevintagedetective.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/how-to-identify-jet-and-its-many-imitators/" target="_blank">The Vintage Detective-How to ID Jet & It's (Many) Imitators</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Books:</span></em></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pbagalleries.com/bibliobot/" target="_blank">PBA Galleries BiblioBot™, the Instant Appraiser</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Hummel Figurines:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://tri-stateantiques.com/hummels/trademarks.html" target="_blank">History of the Hummel Trademarks</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Figurines and Sculptures:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.figurines-sculpture.com/index.html" target="_blank">Figurines-Sculptures</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Furniture:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.antique-hq.com/how-to-identify-wood-regularly-used-to-make-antique-furniture-901">How to ID Wood Regularly Used To Make Antique Furniture</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Graphic Design:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://graphic-design.tjs-labs.com/index" target="_blank">Gallery of Graphic Design Timeline of Vintage Ads</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Halloween:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.vintagehalloween.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Halloween</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Jewelry:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.illusionjewels.com/costumejewelrymarks.html" target="_blank">Illusion Jewels Researching Costume Jewelry</a><br /><a href="http://jacksonjewels.com/Reference/Jewelry_Companies_A-C.htm" target="_blank">Costume Jewelry Designers &<br />Manufacturers Reference & History</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazingvintagejewelry.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Vintage Jewelry</a><br /><a href="http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Jewelry-Gemstones/Vintage-Costume-Jewelry/410535616" target="_blank">Vintage Costume Jewelry FAQ</a><br /><a href="http://links.assetize.com/links/df8d1f" target="blank">Vintage Costume Jewelry Price Guide</a><br /><br />Basic Hallmarks and how to test metals<br /><a href="http://www.modernsilver.com/basichallmarks.htm" target="_blank">Basic Hallmark Identification by Christie Romero</a><br /><a href="http://www.lacywest.com/t_goldt.htm" target="_blank">LaceyWest Gold and Precious Metal Testing with Acids</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-Check-for-Gold_W0QQugidZ10000000002607961?ssPageName=BUYGD:CAT:-1:LISTINGS:1" target="_blank">How to Check for Gold</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Precious-Metals-in-Jewelry-Military-Insignia_W0QQugidZ10000000004649762" target="_blank">Precious Metals in Jewelry, Military Insignia</a><br /><a href="http://www.silvercollecting.com/" target="_blank">Encyclopedia of American Silver Marks</a><br /><a href="http://www.925-1000.com/enyc_Overview.html" target="_blank">Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks (w/Q&A Forum)</a><br /><a href="http://www.925-1000.com/mexican_marks.html" target="_blank">Mexican Silver Marks</a><br /><a href="http://imageevent.com/flippingtreasures/identifieddangles" target="_blank">Dangles ID & Other</a><br /><a href="http://www.daysofelegance.com/glossary.html" target="_blank">Comprehensive Glossary of Jewelry-Related Terms</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#993399;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Photographs – Antique and Vintage:<br /></span><br /></span></em></strong><a href="http://www.cartes.freeuk.com/time/date.htm" target="_blank">Date an Old Photograph-Roger Vaughan Picture Library</a><br /><a href="http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/dating-vintage-photographs-1840" target="_blank">Worthpoint-Dating Vintage Photographs 1840-1900 PartI</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Pottery, Glass, Porcelain, China, Tupperware:<br /></span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.collectorscircle.com/index.html" target="_blank">Collectors Circle-Bohemian Porcelain & Glass Collection Reference Site</a><br /><a href="http://www.collectorscircle.com/bohemian/bohemian_china.html" target="_blank">Collectors Circle-Bohemian Information & History</a><br /><a href="http://www.collectorscircle.com/bohemian/porcelain/marks_table1.html" target="_blank">Collectors Circle-Bohemian, Czechoslovakian & Ceský Porcelain Factory Marks Pt I of IV</a><br /><a href="http://antiques.about.com/od/markssignatures/Marks_Signatures_on_Antiques_and_Collectibles.htm" target="_blank">Marks & Signatures on Antiques and Collectibles</a><br /><a href="http://www.figurines-sculpture.com/index.html" target="_blank">Figurines-Sculptures China and Pottery Marks ID</a><br /><a href="http://www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/" target="_blank">Porcelain Marks and More: German and East European porcelain marks</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldandsold.com/pottery/france1.shtml" target="_blank">Old and Sold: 22 pages of French Pottery marks</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldandsold.com/pottery/usa1.shtml" target="_blank">Old and Sold: 41 pages of antique pottery marks, alphabetical</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldandsold.com/pottery/germany1.shtml" target="_blank">Old and Sold: Guide To Pottery & Porcelain Marks</a><br /><a href="http://www.efineantiques.com/webpages/fine_porcelains.htm" target="_blank">Efineantiques: Fine Porcelain and other marks</a><br /><a href="http://www.efineantiques.com/webpages/qanda.htm " target="_blank">Efineantiques Q & A</a><br /><a href="http://www.comfortablestyle.com/faqs.html" target="_blank">Comfortable Style FAQ: antique and vintage pottery and porcelain</a><br /><a href="http://www.antique-marks.com/" target="_blank">Antique Marks, Pottery & Porcelain</a><br /><br />Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain<br />(export marks are normally in English, often with English sounding patterns and brand names)<br /><a href="http://www.gotheborg.com/" target="_blank">Gothenborg Antique Chinese & Japanese Porcelain Collector's Help & Info Page</a><br /><br />Bottles and Jars, Electrical Insulators<br /><a href="http://antique-bottles.net/" target="_blank">Antique Bottles Forum & Resources</a><br /><a href="http://home.earthlink.net/~raclay/DatingBalljars.HTML" target="_blank">How to Date Ball Fruit Jars</a><br /><a href="http://www.myinsulators.com/glass-factories/bottlemarks.html" target="_blank">Glass Factory Marks on Bottles and Electrical Insulators</a><br /><br />Glass<br /><a href="http://antiques.about.com/od/glasspriceguides/ig/Block-Optic-DG-Price-Guide.--02/" target="_blank">Depression Glass Price Guide by Pamela Wiggins</a><br /><a href="http://www.suziemax.com/" target="_blank">Suzie Max Guide to 40s, 50s & 60s Depression Glass</a><br /><a href="http://www.eapgpatterns.com/" target="_blank">Early American Pattern Glass Identification</a><br /><a href="http://patternglass.com/" target="_blank">Early American Pattern Glass 1850 to 1910 (This site offers history and lessons)</a><br /><a href="http://www.brilliantglass.com/store/default.aspx" target="_blank">Brilliant Glass Identification</a><br /><a href="http://www.patternglass.com/Store/Toothpicks/index.htm" target="_blank">Pattern Glass-Victorian Toothpick Holders</a><br /><a href="http://www.glassencyclopedia.com/index.html">Glass Encyclopedia</a><br /><br />Limoges Boxes and Porcelain<br /><a href="http://e-limoges.com/marks.php" target="_blank">Marks on Limoges Boxes and Other Porcelains</a><br /><br />McCoy Pottery<br /><a href="http://www.mccoypotterycollectorssociety.org/trademarks.htm">McCoy Pottery Collectors' Society: Identification Markings</a><br /><br />Plates & Fiesta Ware<br /><a href="http://platefinders.com/" target="_blank">Platefinders</a><br /><a href="http://www.replacements.com/" target="_blank">Replacements</a><br /><a href="http://www.hlchina.com/fiestacolors.htm" target="_blank">Fiesta® Dinnerware Colors Timeline</a><br /><a href="http://www.happyheidi.com/antiques/fiesta_colors.html" target="_blank">Vintage Fiesta Color Guide</a><br /><a href="http://www.ohioriverpottery.com/pages3/hlcline01-p15.html" target="_blank">Ohio River Pottery Fiesta Markings</a><br /><br />Pyrex<br /><a href="http://www.pyrexlove.com/vintage-pyrex-pattern-guide/" target="_blank">Pyrex Love Vintage Pyrex Pattern Guide</a><br /><br />Royal Copenhagen<br /><a href="http://www.jamiri.dk/Royal-Copenhagen-mark.htm" target="_blank">The Art of Dating Royal Copenhagen</a><br /><br />Tupperware<br /><a href="http://www.tupperdiva.com/" target="_blank">Tupper Diva</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Tupperware-PLASTIC-VS-TUPPERWARE-YOU-DECIDE_W0QQugidZ10000000000868800" target="_blank">Plastic Vs. Tuperware, You Decide</a><br /><a href="http://reviews.ebay.com/Tupperware-Cleaning_W0QQugidZ10000000002164647" target="_blank">Cleaning Tupperware</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/vintage_tupperware_collectors/" target="_blank">Flickr Group for Tupperware Collectors</a><br /><a href="http://plastictupperwarequeen.typepad.com/tupperware_queen/vintage_tupperware_thursday/" target="_blank">Plastic Tupperware Queen Blog</a><br /><a href="http://www.collectorsquest.com/collection/1360/vintage-new-tupperware-fun.html" target="_blank">Vintage and New Tupperware Fun</a><br /><a href="http://www.luvtupperware.com/vintage_tupperware.html" target="_blank">Luv Tupperware</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Radios:</span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.antiqueradiomuseum.org/plasticradiospage1.htm">Jim's Antique Radio Museum</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Spoons:</span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://spoonplanet.com/index.html" target="_blank">Spoon Planet Souvenir Spoons Museum</a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Toys & Games:</span></em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.angelfire.com/az2/gamesgoneby/desi5.html" target="_blank">Games Gone By Vintage Board Games</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">MISCELLANEOUS:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;">Consumer Price Index Calculator:</span></span></strong></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br />To figure out what the price of yesterday would be worth in today’s economics<br /><a href="http://www.minneapolisfed.org/index.cfm" target="_blank">Federal Reserve Bank Consumer Price Index Calculator</a><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Color Trends Timeline:<br /></span></strong></em><br /><a href="http://www.us.kohler.com/designkb/colors/timeline_1920.jsp" target="_blank">Koehler Design Center Color Timeline 1920s-1990s</a><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Antique & Vintage Photographs for Public Domain Use:<br /></span></strong></em><br /><a href="http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/ggbainquery.html" target="_blank">Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division Online Catalog</a><br /><a href="http://www.vintagepixels.com/index.php?content=gallery.php&file=1002.jpg" target="_blank">Vintage Pixels Database of Historical Free-For-Use Images</a><br /><br /><br />.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5082932419665212491-5482333211017441016?l=archiviavintage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Archiviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08756505902701369231noreply@blogger.com33