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Ronna Lee Aikins 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.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Collector Books; Ill edition (March 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1574324535
  • ISBN-13: 978-1574324532
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars illustrated, informative introductory guide to collectible purses, December 3, 2005
Photographs of the great variety of purses are shown in bright color photos two or three per page. With each are descriptive notes on size, fabric, clasps, and other features not evident in the photo. Prices range from about twenty dollars to a little over two hundred for alligator purses. A user-friendly guide giving an overview of this perennially popular area of collecting.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 100 Years of Purses, March 29, 2009
This book has a folksy feel and lots of color pictures of the author's collection. However, I found practically no information about the manufacturers, materials used, how the purses were dated, or anything else particularly useful. Just pretty pictures and personal anecdotes. If you are looking for a guide to vintage purses, this book does not fill the bill.
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2.0 out of 5 stars I was disappointed with this book, February 11, 2009
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This book has a folksy feel and lots of color pictures of the author's collection. However, I found practically no information about the manufacturers, materials used, how the purses were dated, or anything else particularly useful. Just pretty pictures and personal anecdotes. If you are looking for a guide to vintage purses, this book does not fill the bill.
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I WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE PREVIEW OF EACH COMPANY THAT PRODUCED THE PURSES AND THE OLD PRINTS USED BY ARTISTS THAT MAY NOT BE LABELED, SO YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO MATCH AN OLD PURSE... Read more
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