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Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s: And Other Terrific Textiles of the 20s, 30s, and 40s (Paperback)

by Gideon Bosker (Author), Michele Mancini (Author), John Gramstad (Author), Bruce Beaton (Author) "In domestic textile, floral prints have held an undisputed monopoly since the turn of the century ..." (more)

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Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books; New edition edition (28 Mar 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0811835200
ISBN-13: 978-0811835206
Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 24.4 x 1.4 cm
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Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 440,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s offers up 170 striking full-colour photographs accompanied by lively text and detailed captions chronicling the bold new patterns and unprecedented colour combinations that took over American decor in the mid-twentieth century. Organized by pattern type into ten chapters, it also covers the floral prints and Hollywood-inspired satins of the 30s and the vivid tropical and nautical designs of the 40s.

About the Author

Gideon Bosker is an award-winning author, photographer, travel writer, and pop culture connoisseur. He has collaborated on numerous books and gift items, including Highballs in High Heels, Freak Show, Greetings from the French Riviera, and Beaches.

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