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