This is a basic handbook providing information for collectors on how to judge an object, locate research sources, spot variations and reproductions, catalogue a collection and contact fellow collectors. It also offers historical information with photographs and old catalogues.

Use this fact-packed, liberally illustrated handbook to find values for collectible sewing implements, from needlework tools to pin cushions, clamps, work boxes, and more. You'll find a wealth of information on research sources, and learn how to spot variations and reproductions, catalog a collection, and locate other valuable collectible objects.