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Ming-Ju Sun
Drawings of textiles and costumes in settings.
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Based on a story by Alarcon, this witty musical frolic recounts a magistrate’s attempts to seduce a miller’s wife. This affordable miniature score is reproduced from an authoritative 1921 English…
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From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, 46 illustrations portray the nation’s First Ladies and official hostesses in this informative colouring book. Many of the First Ladies are depicted in their…
Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions worn by dynasty officials, scholars, musicians, street vendors, household help, and other figures - from Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) to late Republic. 43 full-page…
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Superb illustrations, adapted from Godey’s Lady’s Book, a popular 19th-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of Victorian fashions - from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant…
Painstakingly researched, 30 accurate, detailed illustrations depict the samurai and the tools of their trade: koshozan helmets, armour of metal and leather, su-yari spears, a wall-gun, and other weaponry used…
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Two willowy paper dolls model a wardrobe imaginative costumes made from leaves, flowers, and vines. Fifteen pages of stunning outfits feature form-fitting sheath dresses as well as gowns with billowing…
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This gorgeous gallery presents models sporting dresses and hats consisting of intricately entwined flowers, leaves, and vines. These imaginative illustrations draw their inspiration from botanical drawings and Japanese, Chinese, and…
Ming-ju Sun,Amie Sun Ambrose
Includes traditional Chinese renderings of flowers and animals, birds and insects in beautifully drawn compositions.
What did boys and girls wear 100 years ago? Thirty pages of colourable illustrations - based on authentic merchandise in Sears catalogues from 1901 through 1921 - provide answers.
Ming-Ju Sun,Creative Haven
Stylish colouring book presents 31 full-page illustrations of women and girls in the broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted fashions in vogue from the 1890s to the early 1900s. Perforated pages, printed on one…
More than 30 illustrations to colour depict women in traditional garb enhanced by intricate prints of cherry blossoms, bamboo, birds, and other figures. Perforated pages are printed on one side…
Inspired by fashions of the 1920s, ‘30s, and early '40s, this gallery of smart-looking styles to color features 31 full-page illustrations of models in vintage day and evening outfits.
Step back in time with 31 pages of styles from the 1950s. Then play fashion designer by adding color to men’s and women’s outfits, from full skirts to cardigans and…
These are the styles that made the Twenties roar! Thirty-one gracefully rendered and historically accurate images recapture the era’s fashions, depicting flappers in all their beaded, sequined, and glittering glory.
Challenging and fun for fashionistas and colorists, these 31 illustrations showcase an original collection of stylish outfits. The beautifully detailed garments are worn by stunning models and decorated with floral…
If you love the way they dressed in the swinging ‘60s, this is the coloring book for you! Thirty-one pages of vintage styles range from chic formal ensembles to cool…
Thirty-one original fashion designs will brighten the holiday season for colorists everywhere. The detailed illustrations offer the ultimate in glamour with a touch of whimsy, including gowns festooned with mistletoe…
Inspired by the elegant dresses showcased in Godey’s Lady’s Book, Harper’s Bazaar, Ladies’ Home Journal, and other Victorian-era magazines, these 31 ready-to-color illustrations depict the well-dressed woman of the late…
Styles range from the hippie carryovers of bell-bottoms, jeans, and maxi dresses to mid-decade tailored blazers and pantsuits for working women to carefree disco dresses of the late 70s.
Discover what made the 1920s roar with 31 finely detailed illustrations of women sporting drop-waist and patterned party dresses, fur shawls, cloche hats, and more as well as men dressed…
Colorists feeling nostalgic for the scrunched socks, poof skirts and big hair of the 1980s will love these 31 retro illustrations of the wonderfully memorable fashions that defined the decade…
Beautiful blooms adorn these unique and romantic fashions inspired by nature. Thirty-one stunning illustrations feature models wearing gorgeous gowns and dresses detailed with lush florals, leaves, and vines.
