Vintage Whiting & Davis Scarf Necklace, 1970s

Name: Vintage Whiting & Davis Scarf Necklace, 1970s
Brand: Whiting & Davis
Price: 320.09 USD
Availability: InStock

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Vintage Whiting & Davis 1970s Scarf Necklace This Vintage Whiting & Davis 1970s Scarf Necklace is an incredible statement piece. With it's rainbow-colored chevron mesh design - this amazing necklace has bohemian disco vibes! Whiting & Davis has been a leading name in the fashion industry since 1892, renowned for their innovative designs and high-quality craftsmanship. In the 1970s, their mesh accessories became hugely popular in the disco era, with mesh cowl necklaces, halter tops, and other Ready-Wear apparel becoming a must-have for every woman's night out. This scarf necklace measures 48 cms across the neckline, including the adjustable links, and has a drop of 23 cms. The hook fastening ensures that it stays securely in place, while the Whiting & Davis tag guarantees its authenticity and quality. Signs of age add to the unique appeal and story of your precious pieces, but to minimise unwanted damage try to avoid liquids, make up and hair products and where possible try to store flat in packaging to avoid storage wear and tear. Additional Information: Dimensions:H 19 in Condition: Excellent

Creator:

Whiting & Davis

Dimensions:

Length: 19 in (482.6 mm)

Place of Origin:

Unknown

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 22.DK1stDibs: LU2060218938822

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Whiting & Davis

You might not expect chain-mesh bags to predate sliced bread by three decades, but it’s true. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864–1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry manufacturer Wade Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. Whiting joined the company at the age of 16, and by 1896 he formed a partnership to purchase it, renaming it the Whiting & Davis Company.

While the original mesh purse was made entirely by hand — artisans hammered out the links and wove them together — the company developed a machine to automate fabrication in 1912. With the ability to produce more rapidly and prolifically, Whiting & Davis became a veritable mesh empire, creating handbags and purses in all shapes, styles and colors, including ones made from precious metals, painted with Art Deco designs and silk-screened with Impressionistic images. The purses became status icons for the stylish elite, particularly with the flappers of the 1920s.

Over the years, Whiting & Davis struck up partnerships with some of the most talented designers of the time, including Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Elsa Peretti, who used their mesh in elegant pieces for Tiffany & Co., propelling their popularity even further. After a brief hiatus during World War II, when Whiting & Davis produced radar equipment rather than handbags, the brand continued to develop an ever-expanding line of products that included clothing.

In the 1970s, Whiting & Davis accessories and clothing were the rage of the disco scene. By the early 2000s, everyone from Paris Hilton to Lady Gaga donned the brand’s mesh handbags. Recent innovations to their offerings include color mesh and fine mesh, with the brand refocusing on fashion jewelry with the launch of a new collection in 2013 featuring a revamped vintage snake-bracelet design. The company has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995, also supplying its renowned chain mesh for industrial uses like work gloves and protective applications such as shark suits for divers.

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