Antique Combs and Purses by Evelyn Haertig is an absolute joy not only for collectors but history buffs as well. This book is filled with the most beautiful pictures of antique purses and combs. It doesn't stop there though. Ms. Haertig's love for purses and combs shines through in her detailed histories and descriptions which would be perfectly fascinating even without the pictures. This book could stand alone with just the pictures OR just the writing. Luckily for the reader there are both! One of the real standouts are the pictures of the Persian Crown Jewels and a detailed description of their turbulent history.
Preface and Acknowledgements
Section Ⅰ - ANTIQUE COMBS
Chapter 1: Antiquity in Combs
Chapter 2: Comb Manufacture In The United States
Chapter 3: Types and Styles of Popular Combs
Chapter 4: Hair Ornaments of All Kinds
Chapter 5: Color, Decoration and Artistic Genius
Chapter 6 Care and Repair of Combs
Section Ⅱ -- ANTIQUE PURSES
Chapter 1: History of the Purse
Chapter 2: Types of Purses
Chapter 3: The Beaded Purse
Chapter 4. The Chatelaine Purse
Chapter 5: Tht Miniature Purse
Chapter 6: Rare and Unusual Purses
Chapter 7: Care and Repair of Purses
Chapter 8: Collecting The Antique Purse
Chapter 9: A Partfolio of Antique Purses
REFERENCE
Appendix Ⅰ: Antique Comb Value Guide
Appendix Ⅱ: Antique Purse Value Guide
Collection Directory
Source Directory
Bibliography
Index