Recounts a century of handbag history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.

This all-inclusive book showcases hundreds of unique handbags, from pouches worn in the dark ages to contemporary clutches, illustrated in 450 beautiful color images.

The beautiful diversity of high quality vintage purses is presented here through a friendly and informative text and hundreds of clear color photographs.

Examine 140 special handbags and purses that made the author pause and judge them among the most fun she has encountered over many years in the fashion world.

Over 300 handbags in this revised 2nd edition are displayed in color photographs to reveal the beauty of these tiny sculptures of art.

This book will identify, by chapter, purse styles over a 100-year span, from 1880 to 1980. Anyone who loves or is fascinated with handbags must own this book.

Crocodile and carved Lucite, and elegant beaded evening bags are here, as are bags by Enid Collins, all enticingly displayed in over 400 color photos and vintage ads.

Over 300 exquisite color photographs of handbags from the world's top fashion designers are brought together to vie for the attention of collectors, designers, and fashion gurus.

An essential part of the well dressed woman is her handbag. Here over 300 exquisite color photographs of handbags from the world's top fashion designe...

From the Victorian miser bag to 1950s Lucite and the op-art designs of the Sixties to bang up to date modern examples such as Lulu Guinness's iconic Lips clutch, Tracy recommends the most desirable for collector's of all budgets.

This exquisite new book examines the passionate history, art, and design of antique, vintage, and contemporary purses in an informative and accessible format.

This comprehensive new book celebrates over 550 top quality handbags by leading and unknown designers the world over, dating from 1759 to 2004, with detailed information to describe their outstanding qualities.

Devoted solely to Whiting & Davis. Captures all the charm and splendor of the company's mesh bags, past and present, in over 600 photos, vintage ads, catalog pages, and archival material.