Davey's handbag collection, 20th century.

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Davey's handbag collection, 20th century.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652472706

Correspondence, sketchbooks, purchase orders, invoices, personal papers, advertisements, mailing and retail lists, and other materials, of or relating to Davey's Inc.; together with a large assortment of handbags, belts, and shoes, manufactured by the company.

25 boxes.

Worcester Historical Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7943712

Worcester Historical Museum

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Herwitz, Chester 192X-1999

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6s22k64 (person)

d. June 17, 1999. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84326116 ...

Davey's, Inc.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62p3fj1 (corporateBody)

Davey's, Inc., manufacturer of handbooks, shoes, and leather goods, was founded by Chester E. Herwitz in Worcester, Mass., in 1953. It designed purses for such prominent department stores as Saks 5th Ave., Lord & Taylor, and Neiman Marcus and in addition to belts and handbags, Herwitz designed women's clothing in Worcester under the Cottage Tailor label. At its peak, the company had over 200 employees and maintained offices in New York and Los Angeles. From the description of Dav...