Vintage Flapper Purses


Item Number: 116

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: Priceless

Online Close: Mar 8, 2006 9:00 PM EST

Bid History: 10 bids - Item Sold!

Description

Who wouldn't love to accessorize that special outfit with either of these two beautifully colored mesh vintage purses? Designed in the "flapper" style, complete with sassy fringe and ornate clasps and frames, these 1920's era purses are a must have.

Special Instructions

The brightly detailed black purse measures 8" x 5" with a 7" chain. Manufacturer unknown. The softly-hued green purse measures 6" x 3 1/2" with a 4 1/2" chain. It is manufactured by Whiting & Davis Co. of Massachusetts, famous for their mesh evening bags. The company was established in 1876 as a jewelry production company that expanded into making mesh purses after Mr. Davis developed a technique to create mesh in the early 1900's.