Fabulous enameled mesh bag, made by Mandalian Mfg Co. 1915-1930.
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Fabulous enameled mesh bag, made by Mandalian Mfg Co. 1915-1930.
Size 17 x 10 cm
Size purse with chain 30 cm
It has pretty beige foundation, blue and red flowers. The frame is beautifully detailed with art deco flowers and ornaments. At the bottom it has 5 fringes with lapis lazuli.
The Inventor Sahatiel Mandalian His Mandalian Brand Mesh Bags,
The owner of Mandalian Mfg. Co. was a Turkish man named Sahatiel Garabed Mandalian. Mandalian was a prolific inventor with many patented designs registered to him. He emigrated from Turkey to the United States of America in 1898. In 1906 Mandalian entered into partnership with Eugene A. Hawkins. At this time the firm was known as Mandalian & Hawkins. In 1915 Mandalian incorporated his business, which was now known as the Mandalian Mfg. Co. This firm was one of the major manufacturers of mesh purses.