Places to visit for more information on purses:

If your really interested in collectible purses there is a book written by Kate E. Dooner and it is called 'Plastic Handbags - Sculpture to Wear'. This book deals strictly with Lucite and Plastic purses and is the bible for any serious collector. 

This is the pinnacle of Lucite purse books called 'A Certain Style - The Art of the Plastic Handbag, 1949-1959' by Robert Gottlieb. I was very lucky to have a sister who got this for me as a pressie but it is out of print and most copies go for over $150.00. It is really a coffee table type of book as there are about 130 plates of different purses and really not much of a resource for how they came about, etc. But man is is quite a book! If you like click here and you can check out what is available on Abebooks.

Also by Kate E. Dooner is a book called 'A Century of Handbags'. It is a nice book along with a price guide. I've finally managed to secure a copy for myself.  It seems I'm not the only one interested in this book. =)  It does however, concentrate a lot on alligator purses. Otherwise it is a very informative book. 

Yes, another book is a book called 'Popular Purses: It's in the Bag!' by Leslie Pina. It is findable - but expensive $40.00 a copy. I have now finally gotten myself a copy of it - birthday pressie from my sister. =)

This book 'Vintage - The Art of Dressing Up' by Tracy Tolkien is about vintage clothing and does have a section on purses, some Lucite and others as well.  Very good book and worth the expense.

This book is new and I got a copy as a present for my birthday!  It's by Anna Johnson and is called 'Handbags - The Power of the Purse'.  There's a lot of pictures in here and a few bits on Lucite purses as well.  There is also a similar book called Shoes (not sure of who the author is though!).

This book is by Tracy Tolkien (same person who did Vintage) and I've not gotten a copy for myself just yet.  It is a bit on the thin side but I have gotten it out at the library.  Worth a look though. 

The book is called 'A Century of Style - Bags; Icons of Style in the 20th Century' by Claire Wilcox.  I got it ages ago and it is still available via Amazon.  Although it isn't specifically about Lucite purses it does have a bit of everything for anyone who loves purses - haven't a clue who those people are though! =)

This book I recently got on eBay however, I'll have to let you know what it's all about when I receive it from my sister in the States.

Another eBay find for yes $1.00 - I know you can hate me later.  It is OK - a book more about what's in the purse than the purse itself.  It's available via Amazon if you want to get your own copy.  

Another book by Barbara Hagerty.  There is a history of handbags and more personal stories about what women carry in their purse.  Good photos but by no means a definitive book on purses.

Yes, another one for the list that never diminishes!  Not gotten a hold of a copy of it yet but I shall soon so stay tuned! =)

Another one I've not seen but hope to soon.  Looks at least worth a browse just from the cover.

Want to view an original Wilardy tag that once adorned a Lucite bag?  Then click here - I found this on a web site but can't remember just exactly where.  If it's on your site please let me know (e-mail address on index page) so I can put in a link of your site.  

And now the ultimate in handbag apparel is a hanger to hang your purse from whilst out dining.  Yes, I have one - but have yet to really 'use' it in a real life situation.

If you're ever in London and want to view some purses up close and personal try this place. It's run by Linda Bee and although not cheap (make sure you have plenty of cash if your willpower isn't great) she has a fabulous collection! 

Oh boy is this a find. A Lucite Museum for us purse people. A bit slow but worth a look. Give it a try! 

Try Diem's Lucite Handbag gallery. Worth a visit. 

Here's an article about Lucite bags. And of course here is another. 

Want a new but different purse?  If you have the cash to spare visit this page. Be warned though they aren't cheap! Have I ever shown you something inexpensive? Umm, never mind don't answer that! 

Want to know what not to test on your Lucite purse? Try this page. 
 
I have a collection of pictures of purses I've found through the WWW.  Click here to go to that page. 

Here's a purse museum. Yes a real live place in Holland that chronicle's the life of the purse. Can you guess where I'm going next time I'm in Holland? 

Want a listing of everything purse related?  Found this site by accident but its worth hours of browsing fun! Enjoy! 

This site is new but growing in size and is about the stories of women and their purses.  Very interesting site and I hope to soon write a story of my own for it soon - when I get a break from school work!  

Revised: 02 March 2007.