A Century of Handbags
A Century of Handbags
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A Century of Handbags by Kate Dooner
This book is a marvelous, lavishly illustrated jaunt through one hundred years of handbag history. Decade by decade, examples of the main trends are illustrated, along with samples of the eras' most remarkable and unusual high-quality pieces. Information and a price guide are provided to help modern collectors in their searches for wonderful examples. Significant manufacturers and designers are discussed, and interesting historical information is provided. The handbag is an essential accessory for the 20th century woman. Since 1900, the outside of handbags has become just as important as the inside. They are no longer just utilitarian accessories but have become fashion statements Designers have been inspired to create beautiful bags to match or express every fashion movement through the century. Many of these handbags are works of art.Kate Dooner is a Houston-based professional writer, editor, and translator. Her earlier book, Plastic Handbags: Sculpture to Wear, inspired this current book. Fantastic Fifties: Designs for Contemporary Living, Telephone Collecting, and Telephones, Antique to Modern are among her other works.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780887404658 |
| ISBN 10 | 0887404650 |
| Title | A Century of Handbags |
| Author | Kate Dooner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |