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Popular Purses: It's in the Bag!

Author: Leslie Pina & Donald-Brian Johnson
Pages: 168
Cover: Clothbound
Dimensions: 11" x 8 1/2"
Item #: BK2392
Price: $39.95
From fun and funky to excitingly exotic, popular purses of the mid-20th century have a fashion appeal all their own. More than simply functional, these bags feature bold, often whimsical stylings. They say notice me! and buyers continue to do just that!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. The bright, breezy, and informative text pays tribute to fashion at its flirtiest, while the current price guide will have collectors reaching for their pocketbooks!

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