1950s Whiting and Davis Off-white Mesh Cocktail Purse

Add a touch of mid-century glamour to your evening look with this sweet, authentic 1950s–1960s Whiting & Davis handbag. Made in the USA, this classic piece features gently gathered off-white enamelled metal mesh paired with a gleaming rectangular goldtone kiss-lock frame and a matching woven handle.
 Opening the kiss-lock reveals a crisp, contrasting black taffeta interior. Its timeless, compact east-west silhouette makes it an ideal accessory for brides, weddings, cocktail parties, formal events, or vintage collectors.

Item Details:
• Brand: Whiting & Davis (clearly marked inside)
• Era: Circa 1950s – Early 1960s
• Origin: Made in the USA
• Exterior: Off-white / ivory painted metal mesh
• Hardware: Rectangular goldtone metal frame with ball kiss-lock clasp
• Strap: Matching off-white braided/woven top handle (convertible to clutch)
• Interior: Clean black taffeta lining
Condition:
Very nice, clean vintage condition throughout. Both the off-white metal mesh exterior and the black taffeta interior are remarkably clean and well-kept, with no missing mesh tiles or staining. The goldtone frame and braided strap are in very good condition with minimal signs of age, and the kiss-lock clasp snaps shut securely. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description.