Forties Fabrics
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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0764301985
ISBN13:9780764301988
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing
Length:112 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great for enthusiasts, designers, and anyone else!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
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!
Photo-filled, colorful resource for 1940's cotton fabrics
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
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.
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