Table of Contents

Introduction; A brief history of handbags; A bag for all occasions; A gallery of modern bag styles; 1 pre-20th century; 2 1900-1919; 3 1920-1939; 4 1940-1959; 5 1960-1979; 6 1980-1999; 7 The shape of things to come; Index.

About the Author

Stephanie Pedersen is an author and journalist who specializes in fashion, beauty and health. Her articles have appeared in Glamour and Cosmopolitan. She is the author of nearly 20 books, including Bra (D&C, 2004) and Shoes (D&C, 2005) and teaches creative writing. She lives in the USA.