Author: Lynell K. Schwartz
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887408311
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The beautiful diversity of high-quality vintage purses is presented through a friendly and informative text and 522 beautiful color photographs. Chosen from among the leading private dealer and museum collections, these primarily nineteenth and twentieth century purses are among the finest glass-beaded metal, tapestry, embroidered, plastic, and home-crafted examples known. The book includes histories of the leading manufacturers such as Bliss, Napier, Whiting & Davis and Mandalian along with catalogs, advertising, trade, cards, and original drawings which anchor the purses in their respective periods. This book will delight all fashion enthusiasts. The price guide reflects the collectors' market today.
Vintage Purses at Their Best
Author: Lynell K. Schwartz
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887408311
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The beautiful diversity of high-quality vintage purses is presented through a friendly and informative text and 522 beautiful color photographs. Chosen from among the leading private dealer and museum collections, these primarily nineteenth and twentieth century purses are among the finest glass-beaded metal, tapestry, embroidered, plastic, and home-crafted examples known. The book includes histories of the leading manufacturers such as Bliss, Napier, Whiting & Davis and Mandalian along with catalogs, advertising, trade, cards, and original drawings which anchor the purses in their respective periods. This book will delight all fashion enthusiasts. The price guide reflects the collectors' market today.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887408311
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The beautiful diversity of high-quality vintage purses is presented through a friendly and informative text and 522 beautiful color photographs. Chosen from among the leading private dealer and museum collections, these primarily nineteenth and twentieth century purses are among the finest glass-beaded metal, tapestry, embroidered, plastic, and home-crafted examples known. The book includes histories of the leading manufacturers such as Bliss, Napier, Whiting & Davis and Mandalian along with catalogs, advertising, trade, cards, and original drawings which anchor the purses in their respective periods. This book will delight all fashion enthusiasts. The price guide reflects the collectors' market today.
Vintage Vanity Bags & Purses
Author: Roselyn Gerson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891455998
Category : Handbags
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This definitive source for history, values, patents, origins, composition, and manufacturers of these accessories includes over 300 gorgeous color photos in addition to hundreds of vintage ads.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891455998
Category : Handbags
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This definitive source for history, values, patents, origins, composition, and manufacturers of these accessories includes over 300 gorgeous color photos in addition to hundreds of vintage ads.
Vintage Purses
Author: Lynell K. Schwartz
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764319037
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hundreds of purses, primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, illustrated in full color photographs. Catalogs, advertising, trade cards and original drawings along with histories of the leading manufacturers such as Bliss, Napier, Whiting & Davis and Mandalian are included to anchor the purses in their period histories. The updated values reflect the collectors' market today.
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764319037
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hundreds of purses, primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, illustrated in full color photographs. Catalogs, advertising, trade cards and original drawings along with histories of the leading manufacturers such as Bliss, Napier, Whiting & Davis and Mandalian are included to anchor the purses in their period histories. The updated values reflect the collectors' market today.
Vintage Handbags
Author: Marnie Fogg
Publisher: Welbeck Vintage
ISBN: 9781802790955
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Recounts a century of handbag history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.
Publisher: Welbeck Vintage
ISBN: 9781802790955
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Recounts a century of handbag history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.
100 Years of Purses 1880s to 1980s
Author: Ronna Lee Aikins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This book will identify, by chapter, purse styles over a 100-year span, from 1880 to 1980. Any female who loves or is fascinated with handbags must own this book. More than 320 photos showcase creative, stylish, flamboyant, prestigious, and conventional purses. You will learn that the handbag creates a mystery about the owner. Discussed are purses of all types: beaded, evening, Lucite, pearl, straw, reptile, tapestry, and bags from the 1940s to the 1960s. There is also a chapter on German silver, compacts, and accessories. This book is truly a delight for purse lovers of all ages. 2005 values.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This book will identify, by chapter, purse styles over a 100-year span, from 1880 to 1980. Any female who loves or is fascinated with handbags must own this book. More than 320 photos showcase creative, stylish, flamboyant, prestigious, and conventional purses. You will learn that the handbag creates a mystery about the owner. Discussed are purses of all types: beaded, evening, Lucite, pearl, straw, reptile, tapestry, and bags from the 1940s to the 1960s. There is also a chapter on German silver, compacts, and accessories. This book is truly a delight for purse lovers of all ages. 2005 values.
A Century of Handbags
Author: Kate Dooner
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887404658
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The handbag is the basic accessory in women's fashion, and this richly illustrated volume explores the styles decade by decade. Examples of the main trends are shown in over 500 color photos, along with samples of the eras' most remarkable and unusual high-quality pieces. Significant manufacturers and designers also discussed, and a price guide is provided.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887404658
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The handbag is the basic accessory in women's fashion, and this richly illustrated volume explores the styles decade by decade. Examples of the main trends are shown in over 500 color photos, along with samples of the eras' most remarkable and unusual high-quality pieces. Significant manufacturers and designers also discussed, and a price guide is provided.
Making Vintage Bags
Author: Emma Brennan
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861085023
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents instructions and patterns for creating a variety of handbags, inspired by fashions from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861085023
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents instructions and patterns for creating a variety of handbags, inspired by fashions from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Carry Me!
Author: Janice Berkson
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN:
Category : Lucite
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This book celebrates some of the most fantastic and desirable handbags of the 1950s and 60s.
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN:
Category : Lucite
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This book celebrates some of the most fantastic and desirable handbags of the 1950s and 60s.
A Passion for Purses
Author: Paula Higgins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764326172
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The passionate history, art, and design of over 500 antique, vintage, and contemporary purses were chosen from private collections and from 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. Chapters cover the history of purses and every major style made as well as unique and very rare examples. Each caption provides detailed descriptions and current values, and the extensive bibliography gives many resources for further reading.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764326172
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The passionate history, art, and design of over 500 antique, vintage, and contemporary purses were chosen from private collections and from 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. Chapters cover the history of purses and every major style made as well as unique and very rare examples. Each caption provides detailed descriptions and current values, and the extensive bibliography gives many resources for further reading.
Knitting Beaded Purses
Author: Nancy Seven VanDerPuy
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764328701
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Antique beaded purses capture the imagination of artists and crafters today. This book will show how to use patterns and motifs of vintage bags to create replicas of the purses with today's materials in easy step-by-step directions. Seven original patterns for bead-knit purses are presented with a nod to some of the antique purses that inspired them. Complete how-to's with photographs will guide even non-knitters to make beautiful beaded purses that will be keepsakes for years to come.
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764328701
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Antique beaded purses capture the imagination of artists and crafters today. This book will show how to use patterns and motifs of vintage bags to create replicas of the purses with today's materials in easy step-by-step directions. Seven original patterns for bead-knit purses are presented with a nod to some of the antique purses that inspired them. Complete how-to's with photographs will guide even non-knitters to make beautiful beaded purses that will be keepsakes for years to come.