Purses

Art Deco Purses

Trio of mesh purses by Whiting and Davis (from l-r) a compact purse with Guilloche enamel compact top; iconic skyline of New York; and enameled color using the Cubist style

by Paula Higgins   Art Deco purses are highly sought after, currently among the most desired of all antique and vintage purses. Their designs can be described as chaotic, streamlined, graphic, and non-representational. Creating a strong visual impact with bold,…

Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh

Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh

“No single gift is tugging at the heart of a nation of women so appealingly right now as a beautiful Whiting & Davis Mesh Bag.” Ladies’ Home Journal, December, 1923 By Donald-Brian Johnson Photos by Leslie Pina Mesh handbags: what…