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Peacock Patterns has the best collection of 1900's - 1950's fashion, design, and inspirational books hand selected for the fashion and vintage enthusiast. Priced right for collecting. These books will lead you to your next design, embellishment or unique creation. Total eye candy, you can't eat just one. Some books are copyright free or have included CD's, or stickers.
 
Fashions of the Early Twenties; The 1921 Philipsborn's Catalog
$18.95
This reproduction Spring and Summer Chicago Store catalog illustrates fabulous detailed items from head to toe. The Philipsborn's mail-order house specialized in moderately priced fashions for women and girls, including millinery" direct from the boulevarts of Paris,: shoes and yardgoods, as well as clothing for men and boys. Black and white illustrations, 278 pages. (Comment-A Tammy Favorite)
 
ErtesFashionDesigns.jpg Erte's Fashion Designs
$12.95
A must have for Erte lovers. Full of creative inspiration. Splendid selection of 218 black-and-white inventions from legendary designer's productions for Harper's Bazar, 1918–32. Also 8 pages of full-color covers, originals now prized collector's items.
 
ertefashionpaperdollsofthetwenties2.jpg Erte Fashion Paper Dolls of the Twenties
$7.95
Oh the Draaaaama of it all! Celebrated fashion designer personally supervised adaptation of his striking designs for this set of 6 paper dolls with 43 costumes in full color. Svelte and elegant gowns, coats, hats, and accessories for every season. 16 gorgeous plates.