1930s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Painted Mesh Purse period_1980s is reminiscent of the Egyptian

is reminiscent of the Egyptian revival jewelry so popular during the King Tut exhibitions of the 70's when Nixon and Sadat were in search of a lasting Middle East peace

The abstract motif on the body of the purse is hot pink

Dress has a straight silhouette though it flares a bit at the bottom

Rosalind Russell

Square neckline frames the decolletage and has a bust strap that hooks at back

1930s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Painted Mesh Purse period_1980s is reminiscent of the EgyptianHighly collectible Whiting & Davis mesh purse. This Art Deco hand bag features painted mesh with a geometric frame and a yellow silk satin lining. The abstract motif on the body of the purse is hot pink, blue, orange and green and on both front and back. The bag features an Art Deco designed clasp and gold chain. Whiting and Davis stamped on a metal tag inside. Length with chain: 11. 25in Width: 3. 75in Weight: 3oz