Manufactured by
Whiting and Davis Co., American, founded 1876
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1950-2004
Medium
metal with cloth and paste (glass)
Dimensions
H x W: 4 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (12 × 19 cm)
Description
This is a silver mesh evening bag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The bag is a rectangular clutch with a hinged opening. The flap closes with a metal snap closure. The clasp is adorned with a large medallion shape. The medallion is circular shaped with a flaring bottom. It is covered with clear crystals in various sizes. The exterior of the bag is covered in tiny silver metal discs. The interior of the bag is lined in beige fabric. There is a white tag sewn onto the interior seam of the bag. The tag has blue text that reads “MESH / WHITING & DAVIS CO [illegible] / BAGS” inside a blue outline. Under the outlined block of text is additional text that reads “ Trade Made [illegible] / MADE IN U.S.A. [illegible].”
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
clutch bags
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.58.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Whiting & Davis LLC
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd536bdbafe-e18a-42cb-bd62-97f57c497c08

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