Bags: A Selection from the Museum of Bags and Purses, Amsterdam

by Sigrid Ivo

With over 500 color photos, Bags offers a unique survey of the bag in all its handbags, travel bags, makeup and evening bags, pouches, purses and chatelaines, tie pockets, wallets and letter cases, reticules and more, covering virtually all styles and materials. The book includes a historical section, which explores the history of the bag from the late Middle Ages until today, and a section in which current designs are spotlighted. Space has been devoted to both exceptional and rare bags, and to the modern classics and bags from major fashion houses and leading designers.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not a book that you actually have to read. Rather, it's a feast of artwork for the eye. The photographs of the handbags are extraordinary. Who knew how artistic and creative ladies' handbags could be! I always was aware of some of the more famous names of this and the past century, but some of the very old handbags also can take your breath away. Some of the needlework is just so lovely. And the bags with beads and jewels never cease to catch my eye.

This is a book that should be picked up and looked at over and over again. Just a pleasure to view, sort of like going back to a favorite museum with treasures that will never really grow old.