Imagine taking a pink plastic handbag to go shopping! The handbags
that originated in the 1950s are recurring as popular collectibles
today. Over 300 handbags in this newly revised 2nd edition are
displayed in color photographs to reveal the beauty of these tiny
sculptures of art. The most productive manufacturers of plastic
handbags are featured in separate sections, including Llewellyn,
Rialto, Myles Originals, Tyrolean, Wilardy, and more. These unusual
gems of wearable art are bringing large sums in today's collector's
markets. Made with innovative plastics, they are now admired for
their aesthetic value. Flip through the pages and enjoy one of the
most whimsical collectibles from the atomic age of the fifties.
Look in the attic for one of these treasures that someone stashed
away in the late-50s and rediscover it today. The prices are
skyrocketing. A price guide is included.
General
Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2004 |
First published: |
July 2007 |
Authors: |
Kate E. Dooner
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Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
112 |
Edition: |
2 Revised Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7643-2213-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Antiques & collectables >
General
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LSN: |
0-7643-2213-3 |
Barcode: |
9780764322136 |
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