Whiting & Davis Co.
Handbag

Handbag
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1876
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Handbag
Datec. 1930
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilver alloy and faux sapphires
DimensionsOther (without strap): 5 5/8 × 7 1/2in. (14.3 × 19.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Ehni
Object number95.554
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceMrs. George Ehni; given to MFAH, 1995.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
"Whiting & Davis Co." stamped into bottom edge of metal frame. "Soldered mesh" stamped into top metal edge of same frame.

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