The Chinese Purse: Embroidered Purses of the Ch'ing Dynasty
first edition Paperback
1992 · Union City, CA
by Wang, Loretta H.
Union City, CA: Heian International, Inc, 1992. First American edition. Paperback. vg. Quarto. 120pp. Original photo-illustrated wrappers. Title page in red and black lettering. Illustrated with numerous color photographic reproductions, this work is a striking pictorial survey of the art and history of Chinese purse-wearing and making under the Ch'ing dynasty (1644-1912). Wrappers and interior in overall very good condition. (Inventory #: 37850)