handbag; woman's

Production date
Mid 1930s
Description
Silver coloured metallic mesh evening handbag. The handbag is rectangular in shape and has a silver coloured metal clasp and chain attached to the top edge. The lining is of cream man made fabric and there is a pocket inserted into it. The label reads 'Mesh whiting and Davis Co., Trademark Pec, Made in USA.'
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Object detail

Department

Object

Collection

Porter- Costume Collection

Production date

Mid 1930s

Production place

USA

Signature & date

Mesh, Whiting and Davis Co. Bags. Trade Mark PEC, Made in the USA'

Associated person

Ailsa Porter (nee Thomson)

Accession number

1996-052-286

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Subject category

costume accessory; women's Costume

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