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Book cover for Ronna Lee Aikins: 100 Years of Purses

100 Years of Purses : 1880s to 1980s

Ronna Lee Aikins
Paperback - $37.95

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 conventio ...

Book cover for Helene Alexander: Fans

Fans

Helene Alexander
Paperback - $19.95

This book traces the history of fans from biblical times to the present day. Originating as an everyday functional object, the fan rapidly acquired ceremonial and social significance, becoming the utilitarian sceptre of kings, the subject of conversa ...

Book cover for Frederique Crestin-Billet: Collectible Eyeglasses

Collectible Eyeglasses

Frederique Crestin-Billet
Paperback - $24.95

Dorothy Parker once remarked that "men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses," but today good-looking eyewear has become a must-have fashion accessory. In fact, since the 16th century at least, eyeglasses have been designed to be seen as well ...

Book cover for Roselyn Gerson: The Estee Lauder Solid Perfume Compact Collection

The Estee Lauder Solid Perfume Compact Collection : 1967 to 2001

Roselyn Gerson
Hardcover - $37.95

Every year since 1967, the Estee Lauder Company has introduced an annual collection of limited edition solid perfume compacts for the holiday season. Collectors and dealers have longed for a book devoted to this subject, and Roselyn Gerson has worked ...

Book cover for Eleanor Johnson: Thimbles & Thimble Cases

Thimbles & Thimble Cases

Eleanor Johnson
Paperback - $23.95

This book shows the charm of the humble thimble in all its variety, from simple workaday types to rarer and more exquisite examples that gave scope for artists and craftsmen, and indeed still do. It shows possibilities that exist for the collector, i ...

Book cover for Laree Johnson: Ladies Vintage Accessories

Ladies Vintage Accessories

Laree Johnson
Paperback - $37.95

Featured are hats, purses, hankies, gloves, fans, parasols, hosiery, shoes, aprons, and capes. This book is a compelling photo study of the styles for each era - Victorian, Edwardian, Roaring Twenties, Depression, WWII, Fabulous Fifties, and Modern - ...

Book cover for Judith Miller: Handbags

Handbags

Judith Miller
Paperback - $21.95



Book cover for Margaret T. Ordonez: Your Vintage Keepsake

Your Vintage Keepsake : A Csa Guide to Costume Storage and Display

Margaret T. Ordonez
Paperback - $15.95

From family heirlooms to vintage purchases, almost everyone has some item of beautiful clothing or some treasured accessory worthy of preservation. The care taken in storing and displaying costume collectibles will determine not only their longevity ...

Book cover for John Peacock: Fashion Accessories

Fashion Accessories : The Complete 20th Century Sourcebook

John Peacock
Hardcover - $54.95

A companion volume to John Peacock's 20th Century Fashion and Men's Fashion, Fashion Accessories is the most comprehensive record ever published of fashion accessories throughout the twentieth century. More than 2000 full-color drawings -- the result ...

Book cover for Elodie Piveteau: Underdressed

Underdressed : Photographs Philippe Vaures Santamaria

Elodie Piveteau
Paperback - $23.95

A new book on the compact series, the history of ladies' underwear. The story of three friends trying on some chic and alluring underwear in the loft of a young man.