BONUS! DOUBLE POST! Whiting & Davis Wristlet and
Duramesh Purse Accessories. 1940s-1950s. Maker: Whiting & Davis and Duramesh.
Gold mesh Whiting & Davis tiny purse with wristlet-style, tightly woven
goldtone metal mesh handle. Goldtone purse frame is stamped Whiting & Davis
Co. – Made in USA.
Duramesh gold mesh purse accessories set including change
purse, billfold, comb and file holder (comb and file still inside!), pillbox, and glasses or
cigarette case. Most of the items have the cloth Duramesh - Made in USA label on the
inside.
While some people use the manufacturers’ names
interchangeably, my understanding is that Whiting & Davis and Duramesh were
competitors. I bought this set together, but I don’t think the seller knew they
were made by separate companies. I am not certain of the era, as experts seem
to disagree, but I am guessing ‘40s or ‘50s. If you have any info on these,
please email me at info(at)vintagepursegallery(dot)com and I will post it here.
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