𝅺antique 1930s WHITING & DAVIS “ELSAH” mesh handbag.

Fabulous find from the 1930s! Antique WHITING & DAVIS “ELSAH” mesh handbag. This bag was designed by Italian designer ELSA SHIAPARELLI who collaborated with Whiting & Davis during the 1930s on designs and patterns. She was an independent woman who was ahead of her time and had a fascinating life. These bags were popular by stage and screen actresses. This handbag is in preloved antique condition and has fading on enamel, some separation of mesh from frame at hinges and some missing decorative metal beads at bottom of handbag. This handbag is well used and not in pristine condition. It has two hang tags inside. One says “WHITING & DAVIS” and the other “ELSAH” You can still see the soft colors on the mesh in yellows and blues. The frame has lots of detail. Imagine where this handbag has been or who has worn it. It was carried during the Great Depression and has seen so much history since then. It was a status symbol to be able to buy these mesh bags especially during the depression. It meant you had money and places to go. Great piece for the collector. From a smoke free home.