Vintage Chainmail Evening Bag

This item is a vintage Whiting & Davis painted mesh purse, from the 1920s. Art Deco, flapper Design: Features a hand-painted geometric or floral enamel design in orange, yellow, and brown on the metal mesh. Frame and Handle: Includes an ornate, embossed silver-toned metal frame and a figure-eight link chain handle. Manufacturer: Whiting & Davis became famous for automating the production of these distinctive mesh handbags in 1912