The E. A. Bliss and Napier Mesh Purse
Napier Bead Necklace Late 1950s early 1960s
November 10, 2021
Napier Crystal Chandelier Earrings
December 4, 2021
One of the reasons The E. A. Bliss Co. and later The Napier Co. was so interesting is that the company had diverse product lines. Here is an example of mesh purse advertisement (1919 as Bliss) and the same purse (c. 1920s) marked as Napier. The purses sold for as much as $125.00 in 1919.
Melinda Lewis
Jewelry historian, Melinda Lewis is co-founder of Costume Jewelry Collectors Int’l (CJCI) and author of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry.
