Whiting and Davis Purses : The Perfect Mesh by Leslie Pina (2002, Hardcover)

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Author Leslie Piña. Format Hardcover. Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

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PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764316427
ISBN-139780764316425
eBay Product ID (ePID)30415319

Product Key Features

Book TitleWhiting and Davis Purses : the Perfect Mesh
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicFashion & Accessories, Fashion, General, Product
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorLeslie Pina
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height8.6 in
Item Weight48.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-100925
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromTenth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal746.920922
Grade ToCollege Freshman
SynopsisThe 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!", 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 ", All the charm and splendor of Whiting & Davis mesh bags, past and present, in over 600 color photos, vintage ads, catalog pages, and archival material. 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!"
LC Classification NumberNK4890.H34J64 2002

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  • Beautifully illustrated reference book

    Very nice hard bound reference book for the collector of vintage purses.

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