Vintage 1940s Renoir Copper Necklace Ebony Lace Shadowbox Jerry Fels California Indian gauze cotton under their “Effanem” brand name

under their “Effanem” brand name - F&M has been incorporated since 1912

Overall length at the front:                57

There are about 10 very teensy holes in the chiffon in the bottom tier of the dress and one 1" tear to the chiffon near the hemline of the dress

I believe that the fabric is silk

Condition:  The purse looks like it saw little to no use - there is a stitched repair to the top centre of the carrying strap of the purse

Vintage 1940s Renoir Copper Necklace Ebony Lace Shadowbox Jerry Fels California Indian gauze cotton under their “Effanem” brand nameThis is a copper necklace made by Renoir of California, in a form known as Ebony Lace. Renoir was a costume jewelry manufacturer founded by Jerry Fels in 1946. Fels wanted to create jewelry that was artistic in design, and to differentiate his production from rhinestone jewelry, which was so prevalent at the time. Fels chose copper as this was metal of choice for the American Arts & Crafts movement. Fels wanted to present jewelry that was reflective