Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764316427 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
David Narikawa said Five Stars. perfect! The history and pictures are amazing.. --- said GREAT BOOK but Amazon copy all scuffed up. This is a great totally illustrated book with many Whiting Davis and Mandalian purses that I have seen on Ebay and the net represented with prices and excellent photos. Gives the history of these companies and the various styles of bags (plus clothing, gloves belts, etc) that Whiting Davis produced.On another note, the copy of this "new" . WHITING AND DAVIS FAN BOOK Sheshopsalot IF YOU COLLECT WHITING AND DAVIS FROM EARLY YEARS UNTIL NOW YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE HISTORY IN THE BOOK. I LIKED THE FACT THAT IT GAVE YOU INFORMATION ABOUT EACH ERA, OWNER AND HOW IT WAS CHANGED. IT IS LIKE STROLLING THROUGH TIME. IT DOES SHOW YOU WHAT THE VALUE IS FOR A PURSE IN GOOD CONDITION AND MINT. THE ONLY THING I WISH IS THAT I
This first-ever book devoted solely to Whiting & Davis captures all the charm and splendor of the companys mesh bags, past and present, in over 600 color photos, vintage ads, catalog pages, and archival material. 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 informal, informative text explores the colorful Whiting & Davis history and related product lines. 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. 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 womans wardrobe