Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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Ok this lady claims that this was examined by a professional and is authentic.

Seller: myyiayiahadthat

https://www.etsy.com/listing/168909646/vintage-dooney-and-bourke-off-white

Aha! Another one like the red and navy satchels above. I'm guessing these are pre-tag, mid-eighties models with non-detachable handles.

@catbird, the duck seal looks like it is touching the lining, but that might be how it is photographed...I find the early to mid eighties to be the most challenging, by far.
It's authentic. The appearance of the duck emblem touching the top of the pocket is an optical illusion caused by the picture being taken from the bottom. (Why sellers don't stand and stuff their bags is beyond me!)

OT, but regarding the seller, her TOS and rules are a huge turnoff for me! She needs to learn the KISS rule - keep it simple, stupid.
 
It's authentic. The appearance of the duck emblem touching the top of the pocket is an optical illusion caused by the picture being taken from the bottom. (Why sellers don't stand and stuff their bags is beyond me!)

OT, but regarding the seller, her TOS and rules are a huge turnoff for me! She needs to learn the KISS rule - keep it simple, stupid.

So you would be equally turned off reading the three page manifestos pontificating endlessly on their return policy and general theory of How I Run a Business by sellers over on eBay...tee hee

You sell BATHING SUITS but do not accept returns? Gaaaaa

Thank you much for the help ladies! 😊
 
Just an FYI: Hey gal, this bag is called a Kilty bag. Not sure why she called it Equestrian.
It's common that sellers have no idea of style names and even when they do, they'll often use multiple keywords to try to get extra exposure by naming everything buyers might search for.

It's not reliable to assume that style names used by sellers are accurate.

(You're correct. That bag is a kilty.)
 
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