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Passion for Purses
Higgins, Paula; Blaser, Lori
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Description for Passion for Purses
Num Pages: 256 pages, 737 color photos. BIC Classification: 1DDN; ACQ; ACV; AGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 291 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1654.
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; ... Read more
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; ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764326172
SKU
V9780764326172
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Higgins, Paula; Blaser, Lori
Paula Higgins and Lori Blaser are both members of the prestigious Antique Purse Collector's Society and serious collectors who continue to learn about the fine points of their passions in antique costumes and textiles. Paula has contributed to two previous books on purses and provided appraisals for important collections. She lives in Georgia. Lori advises dealers and collectors on ... Read more
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