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~ Barbara Hagerty (Author), Anne Rivers Siddons (Author) "The history of the handbag and its antecedent and close cousin, the purse, follows the trajectory of women's liberation..." (more)
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Here's an affectionate look at the accessory beloved by so many women. More than 60 full-color photographs of purses both vintage and contemporary -- from Louis Vuitton classics to sparkling evening bags -- are accompanied by observations from dozens of women on what their pocketbooks mean to them. Handbags celebrates the significance women have always attached to this most personal item, which both contains the minutiae of their lives and lets the world know how they define their personal style.


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Barbara Hagerty is obsessed with handbags and this is her second book about them. She lives in Charleston, USA.

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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Running Press (November 3, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0762413301
  • ISBN-13: 978-0762413300
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #731,822 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Handbags a Hit!, November 19, 2002
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A great profile of the social, anthropological and historical context of the mighty handbag. Beautiful photographs!
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