A PASSION FOR PURSES : 1600-2005

1st. Edition 2007 , illustrated hardcover in the same dust jacket , 256 page book with color images of purses from 1600 to 2005. Great reference guide . Condition : As New , DJ is Near Fine with a small corner nick. Size: 4to - over 9 - 12" tall

From Publisher:

Women's purses are uniquely personal statements. Many antique beaded, textile, and leather purses have survived as treasured collectibles and new styles are fashion icons. This exquisite new book examines the passionate history, art, and design of antique, vintage, and contemporary purses in an informative and accessible format. Over 700 high quality purses were chosen from private collections, including Cora Ginsburg LLC, the premier dealer of antique textiles and costume in the United States. Many have never been published before, providing a fresh resource for collectors. Many pre-date 1860. Chapters cover the history of purses; pockets; misers; chatelaines; fabric, tapestry, and needlework purses; leather bags; dance, compact, and evening purses; wirework and mesh bags; beaded purses; tortoiseshell, shell, and ivory styles; souvenir and even plastic purses; and unique and very rare examples. Detail photos show particularly unusual features. A section on beaded purse repair, by Terri Lykins and the Antique Purse Collector's Society, offers tips and a new opportunity for collectors. Each caption provides detailed descriptions and current values, and the extensive bibliography gives many resources for further reading.

Product Info

ISBN: 0764326171

ISBN-13: 9780764326172

Publisher: Schiffer

Year: 2007

Type: New

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GibbsBooks

Address: PO Box 102 WILLIAMSVILLE, New York

Website: https://www.gibbsbooks.com

Country: United States