Whiting & Davis Purses by Leslie Pia

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Whiting & Davis Purses by Leslie Pia

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Whiting & Davis Purses by Leslie Pia

The Whiting & Davis purse is the epitome of the mesh bag. For over one hundred years, these shimmery pieces of splendor have graced the fashionable woman's wardrobe. Thanks to designs ranging from abstract Deco patterns to extravagant figurals to sleek gold and silver solids, Whiting & Davis purses are as sought-after for their artistry as for their practicality. This first-ever book devoted solely to Whiting & Davis captures all the charm and splendor of the company's mesh bags, past and present, in over 600 color photos, vintage ads, catalog pages, and archival material. The informal, informative text explores the colorful Whiting & Davis history and related product lines. A current price guide completes this in-depth look at the purses that advertisements dubbed the loveliest of all feminine accessories--the perfect mesh

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Co-authors Leslie Piña (photography & design) and Donald-Brian Johnson (text), have collaborated on numerous books for Schiffer Publishing.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780764316425
ISBN 10 0764316427
Title Whiting & Davis Purses
Author Leslie Piña
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Year published 2002-06-18
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.