More than 300 historic fabric samples from the mid-1920s and 1930s provide a visual textbook of design ideas prevalent during the Art Deco era. These were the everyday fabrics used for housedresses and curtains, adorned with the era's predominate geometric creations and spiced with the exotic inspirations that spurred one of the most popular artistic movements of all times. This book is an invaluable reference guide for costume historians and a treasure trove of inspiration for designers._x000D_ AUTHOR: Tina Skinner is a professional writer and editor specilizing in design. Her previous books for Schiffer Publishing include Designer Fabrics of the Early '60s, Plaids: A Visual Survey of Pattern Variations; and Stripes: A Survey of Fabric Designs.