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Handbags (POCKET COLLECTIBLES) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "The modern handbag is the descendent of a number of historical bags: the Medieval girdle pouch and almoner, the 18th-century pocket, purse, and work bag,..." (more)
Key Phrases: gilt metal clasp, cream silk lining, gilt metal frame, New York, Judith Leiber, Art Deco (more...)

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"Fun and funky, the guides present a visual treat for new and devoted collectors, with each title targeting a range of 'hot' and popular collecting fields." "This very affordable series will be an asset to any collector's library" Antiques Diary July-August 06 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The perfect pocket guide to buying, valuing, and collecting, this new series by international antiques expert Judith Miller launches with Handbags, Metal Toys, Perfume Bottles, and Sixties Style. Each volume includes over 450 items, beautifully photographed-both iconic and novelty items.

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Product Details

Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: DK ADULT (April 17, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756619203
ISBN-13: 978-0756619206
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #313,824 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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The modern handbag is the descendent of a number of historical bags: the Medieval girdle pouch and almoner, the 18th-century pocket, purse, and work bag, the 19th-century reticule and chatelaine. Read the first page

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gilt metal clasp, cream silk lining, gilt metal frame, beadwork bag, chain strap, clasp set, box purse, chain handle, clutch bag, evening purse, beaded fringe, beaded purse

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New York, Judith Leiber, Art Deco, Nettie Rosenstein, Enid Collins, Hong Kong, Myles Originals, Dorset Rex, Caron of Texas, Art Nouveau, Jolles Original, Anne Marie of Paris, Black Lucite, Evening Bag

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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific, March 11, 2007

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I love this book. I actually saw this in a shop at Logan Airport while waiting for my flight and decided to order it online as soon as I got back home. It's a terrific book if you are looking for inspiration when making your own handbags (I started making felted handbags recently) or if you just happen to like handbags.
Beautiful detailed photos, elegantly presented. Includes ratings by estimated value for collectors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars rare & iconic perfume bottles, June 1, 2009

By	Suzana M. Sacchi Padovano - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Perfume Bottles (POCKET COLLECTIBLES) (Paperback)

This is a great guide book of 400 design perfume bottles for designers, students, collectors and perfume lovers.

It could have a better graphic design but the photos are great.

It is a really good buy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Stunning Collection of Handbags, March 30, 2006

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME) (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

"A survey has found that an American woman owns an average of six handbags." ~Judith Miller

Judith Miller has captured handbags in all their intricate beauty. Many of these bags exist in museums and it is very unlikely that we could observe them all in a lifetime. So, this book is invaluable in that regard. Like Judith Miller's book on perfume bottles, this book exceeds expectations.

The bags range in age from Pre-1890s to the 1970s and present day selections. Each chapter contains historical information, unique quotes and full-color pictures showing the most intricate details and evolution of the beloved handbag. Here we find the original mobile phone, a phone that is shaped as a bag that actually can be plugged in to make calls. One can only imagine those surprise long distance charges after a friend stops by for a visit.

Red velvet Turkish bags with gold embroidery and French beaded purses all live happily amongst pages displaying everything from beadwork to precious metals and leather. There are purses shaped like phones, flowers, accordions, boxes, baskets, wicker parasols, birdhouses, birds and adorable toy rabbits. If you have any interest in Vintage clothes, you may rather enjoy reading about the magazine clutch bag.

With over 400 designs to choose from, this is the ultimate handbag book, it could even fit in a handbag. You will be left with a feeling of: "I simply must have that bag on page ____." However, it is probably in a museum and one can only hope a designer finds this book and makes a modern replica. From the playful to the elegant, there is something to enjoy and many memorable handbags are featured in this wonderful book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfume Bottles
A great book to have on hand as reference. Dimensions of the bottles would have been an advantage.

Published on January 9, 2007 by G. T. Rees

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OK...for some Un-Godly reason Amazon has all four of Judith Miller's Pocket collectible guides from DK books linked together. Read more

Published on September 11, 2006 by Tim Janson

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