1013939

Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse Stunning Art Deco#1013939

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Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse  Stunning Art Deco#1013939
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Glorious Whiting and Davis Mesh purse.</em></td>
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This is an absolutely gorgeous Whiting & Davis co. Golden Mesh with a beautiful pierced top clutch that will showcase your evening wear. This is a shimmery gold mesh purse that is in excellent condition with tight clasp, clean and excellent lining and with the Whiting and Davis Co. tag inside. It also has an interior pocket in the lining that holds the mirror in the original paper holder. The chain is a double linked chain.

Metal mesh bags were hand made by skilled gold and silversmiths as early as the 1820's. In 1909, the mesh making machine was invented by A.C. Pratt of Newark, New Jersey. By 1912, mesh handbags had become extremely popular and in demand. The Whiting and Davis Company, located in Plainville, Massachusetts is the oldest purse company in the US and is responsible for a great variety of exceptional mesh purses as well as other accessories. Although Whiting & Davis started as a jewelry firm in 1876, they made the first mesh bag in 1892. Because of the immense popularity of the mesh handbag, other companies began manufacturing them, including the Mandalian Manufacturing Co. of North Attleboro, Mass. By the early 1940's, Mandalian closed it's doors and Whiting & Davis acquired their mesh making machines. This lovely purse is 6 " tall, not including the chain, and is 7 3/4" wide at the bottom. This is would be wonderful for evening wear, you will be able to carry your make-up and car keys and money with ease.

********* Treat yourself to this wonderful collectible ...
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1920's - 1930's</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA </td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Whiting and Davis Company</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:6</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:7.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse Stunning Art Deco</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Gold Mesh Handbag</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:gold mesh</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:gold mesh</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Glen Elder, Kansas</td></tr>
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