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See how the straps are configured differently on those two drawstrings? The green has the buckle on straps and the black has the "double up" style. Wonder which came first.

I don't know which came first, but I have a feeling the buckle-on style, on the green bag, is older. The double strap (can't see but it might be padded) is an improvement (IMHO).

Did you buy the green one? I'm curious if there's a red white and blue tag in it.
 

It's from the Donegal line, but I don't know the style name. Tweed fabric with Donegal crest. Dooney & Bourke zipper pull. Red White and Blue label. Made outside the U.S.A., probably China.

ETA: Serial number starting with A supposedly indicates Made in U.S.A., but label does not say Made in U.S.A. I think it was assembled somewhere else.
 
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I don't know which came first, but I have a feeling the buckle-on style, on the green bag, is older. The double strap (can't see but it might be padded) is an improvement (IMHO).

Did you buy the green one? I'm curious if there's a red white and blue tag in it.

I did win that auction for her. I would be surprised if she has a tag but I will let you know.
 
I was wondering if anyone has ever encountered this before? I have what I believe is an authentic Dooney R211 Buckle Zip Top. The only thing is, it has 2 Dooney & Bourke tags:p both are sewn into the seams of the bag at opposite sides. The serial numbers are A9 915002 and A9 915004
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