Forties Fabrics [Paperback]

Joy Shih (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Design Books | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

We often think of the 1940s as a decade filled with drab tones of grey and black reflecting a period of war and post-war rebuilding. To our surprise, fabrics of the decade jump off the pages of Forties Fabrics with vibrant colors in florals, stripes, checks and plaids. The early part of the decade saw a profusion of designs shown primarily in patriotic colors of red, white, and blue, many of them in patterns of stars and stripes, navy and airplane themes. Trends in the later years reflect colors, bolder florals and geometric graphics that continued well into the 50s. This full-color book is a nostalgic look at hundreds of cotton fabric styles that will delight designers and 40s buffs alike.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764301985
• ISBN-13: 978-0764301988
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Textiles & Costume

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Photo-filled, colorful resource for 1940's cotton fabrics, January 7, 1998

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Jill Meyer (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forties Fabrics (Paperback)

Reprints from popular catalogs and many color photographs provide a good resource for historians, collectors and crafters. Sorted by design style, there is a noticeable lack of children's and conversation prints of the era: those prints most sought by textile lovers. But the bright, well-illustrated style compensates for this.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for enthusiasts, designers, and anyone else!, November 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Forties Fabrics (Paperback)

This book is a great look at the fabrics in fashion during the forties, with large photos and great patterns. Order this book at Schiffer Publishing's website and you'll have it shipped in 48 hours, guaranteed!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Forties Fabrics by Joy Shih, February 17, 2011

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Elly Oop - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Forties Fabrics (Paperback)

A lovely reference to add to my collection on historical and cultural textiles. Good crisp photographs and the context and photographs supported my enjoyment of this book.