Whiting & Davis 1940s Silver Tone Mesh Clutch

Whiting & Davis founded in Massachusetts in 1876. Pioneered metal mesh handbags & accessories, starting with handcrafted pieces by Charles Whiting in 1892, becoming a fashion staple for flappers in the 1920s after automating production with patented machines. The company expanded into mesh jewelry, costumes and industrial safety gear, parting with designers like Schiaparelli. Whiting & Davis remains a significant name in fashion, known for its iconic chainmail-like designs. Celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy both carried a specific rare gold clutch from the early 1960s and more recently, Lady Gaga has been spotted wearing Whitney & Davis mesh handbag. Eva Longoria carried the brand’s bag to the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, Paris Hilton frequently wore the brand’s mesh handbags in the early 2000s Other stars, such as Shakira, Mariah Carey, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid have also worn Whitney & Davis pieces over the years. Features of the clutch include; all silver tone mesh exterior, envelope shaped, with silver tone and crystal clasp to the centre, interior lined in a shiny cream fabric, one open slip pocket, attached to the pocket is the Mesh Whitney and Davis Company Bags Trade Mark Reg. Bags made in USA. In Very Good Preloved Condition 🩶🩶🩶🩶 and ready to be loved ❤️ again! Minor to the bottom back corners - see pictures. No Original Packaging or Dust Bag. Open to Offers. 1940s, Mesh, Evening, Formal Wear, Sparkle, Purse, Handbag Wristlet