A Passion for Purses: 1600-2005

by Paula Higgins and Lori Blaser

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764326171
• ISBN13: 9780764326172
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.7" x 11.0"