RESTORING & COLLECTING ANTIQUE BEADED PURSES Haertig brand new 216 pgs

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RESTORING AND COLLECTING ANTIQUE BEADED PURSES
by Evelyn Haertig with photography by Milton Haertig
This book is brand new and being sold by Evelyn Haertig's daughters.
It is the lowest price you will find anywhere for a new copy!
Makes a great gift for a purse collector.
BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
216 pages, 8.5" x 11", art quality paper though out, hard bound,
250 beautiful color photographs, smythe sewn, Bibliography & Index, published in 2000.
As the title suggests, this book is primarily concerned with restoration techniques
in addition to solid suggestions for assembling a collection which will appreciate
in value over the years. This is not a how-to, step-by-step book, but it is filled
with practical tips for restoring old, damaged purses.
Following these tips along with practice and experience will take you toward a good restoration.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
The Evolution of the Beaded Purse
Restoration Tools and Techniques
Knowing About the Glorious Beads
Fringing, the Finishing Touch
Restoring Body Damage
The Importance of Frames and Linings
Evaluating and Collecting Patterns
Index
Bibliography
REVIEWS .....................................................................
J. Hunt, of  This Old Purse on Ruby Lane.com
"If you own a beaded purse collection or even have just one antique beaded bag that is
less than perfect, you MUST have this book. Well known authority on antique beaded purses,
Evelyn Haertig has authored the most information packed book on restoration techniques
I have ever seen. While the book is very detailed, it is still easy to read and a feast for the eyes.
After reading this book I was able to do my own repairs. Restoration techniques are discussed
in depth all the way from the necessary tools to the frames and lining. Speaking of frames,
this book has the most glorious frames pictured. Even if it is not your desire to repair
your own purses, this book will help you to understand how your purses were constructed
by women so long ago and how much time and effort were put in to this lost art. It will also
help you to understand what your restoration does and what a reasonable price for restoration is.
I highly recommend this book for anyone with a purse collection or a passion for antique purses."
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C.  Perrenoud and V. Blakelock,   Bead authorities and merchants:
"This is definitely the best book in print on restoration.
The instructions are concise, orderly and to the point, with lots of helpful hints."
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Ralph and Terry Kovel:
"Evelyn Haertig, an expert on beaded purses, provides tips on restoring purses,
which tools to use to repair beading, linings, fringes and how to frame.
This book proves once again that she is a thorough researcher and loves her subject.
The chapters on restoration techniques are especially helpful."
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