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Whiting & Davis Accessories

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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 Whiting & Davis 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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Designer: Whiting & Davis
Whiting and Davis 1980s Gold Metal Chainmail Vintage Metallic 80s Belt
Whiting and Davis 1980s Gold Metal Chainmail Vintage Metallic 80s Belt

Whiting and Davis 1980s Gold Metal Chainmail Vintage Metallic 80s Belt

By Whiting & Davis

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 80s vintage WHITING & DAVIS gold chain mail metal belt ! Features signature chainmail in a bright metallic gold. Large gold buckle. Really makes any outfit complete. Great...

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1980s American Whiting & Davis Accessories

Vintage 1960's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Yin Yang buckle belt UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1960's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Yin Yang buckle belt UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1960's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Yin Yang buckle belt UK 8 US 4

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly iconic 1960's Whiting & Davis waist belt, with a central statement Yin and Yang buckle, framed to either side by a gold mesh belt, is the perfect stand out piece for your ...

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1960s Whiting & Davis Accessories

Enamel Metal Mesh Neck Scarf, Whiting Davis
Enamel Metal Mesh Neck Scarf, Whiting Davis

Enamel Metal Mesh Neck Scarf, Whiting Davis

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

Super versatile Enamel Metal Mesh Neck Scarf with abstract florals in blue tones likely by Whiting Davis. Liquid printed metal mesh, perfect to upgrade any outfit. 1980's USA. 56" x ...

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1980s American Whiting & Davis Accessories

1970's Whiting & Davis Mesh Scarf Style Necklace
1970's Whiting & Davis Mesh Scarf Style Necklace

1970's Whiting & Davis Mesh Scarf Style Necklace

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's Whiting and Davis classic metal mesh triangular necklace/scarf in an unusual combination of green on gilt metal. More often this piece is found in silver or gilt metal. It is ...

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