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Hello all!

I recently found a vintage Dooney and Bourke mini crossbody at a vintage market at a local spot. I picked it up but needed to authenticate it. Thank you!

Item: Dooney and Bourke Model B760 Drawstring Pouch
Purchased from local vintage market
 

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Hi Dooney ladies! I have a few vintage dooneys that is a navy/black combo. On a FB group, someone asked if they are altered. Since i have several of them, i definitely think not but thought I’d ask the experts [emoji4] here’s the bag on its own and against my all black and all navy bags, along with a black/navy cavalry. Would love your feedback!IMG_3239.JPGIMG_3214.JPG
 
Hi Dooney ladies! I have a few vintage dooneys that is a navy/black combo. On a FB group, someone asked if they are altered. Since i have several of them, i definitely think not but thought I’d ask the experts [emoji4] here’s the bag on its own and against my all black and all navy bags, along with a black/navy cavalry. Would love your feedback!View attachment 4376198View attachment 4376199
There is such a slight difference between vintage Dooney Navy and Black that it can be hard to tell them apart.

I believe the Cavalry is Navy, not black. I believe your three Navy bags would have been made only with matching color piping. I think the Navy bags have Navy piping, although it may look black relative to the Navy AWL.

Other opinions welcome of course.

As to the question of whether they have been altered, you can say that to the best of your knowledge, they have not.
 
There is such a slight difference between vintage Dooney Navy and Black that it can be hard to tell them apart.

I believe the Cavalry is Navy, not black. I believe your three Navy bags would have been made only with matching color piping. I think the Navy bags have Navy piping, although it may look black relative to the Navy AWL.

Other opinions welcome of course.

As to the question of whether they have been altered, you can say that to the best of your knowledge, they have not.

Thanks @Catbird! So the group pic clockwise from left is navy/black Drawstring, all black equestrian briefcase, all navy porthole, black/navy cavalry (i think anyway). It’s really hard to get the pics to show the contrast. Here are a couple shots of the Drawstring with different background and the patch is a different color than the AWL for sure. And the strap is clearly navy but the duck patch is black. Maybe the trims fade over time in different ways??IMG_3236.JPGIMG_3096.JPG
 
Thanks @Catbird! So the group pic clockwise from left is navy/black Drawstring, all black equestrian briefcase, all navy porthole, black/navy cavalry (i think anyway). It’s really hard to get the pics to show the contrast. Here are a couple shots of the Drawstring with different background and the patch is a different color than the AWL for sure. And the strap is clearly navy but the duck patch is black. Maybe the trims fade over time in different ways??View attachment 4376250View attachment 4376251
Yes, that could be what's happening.
 
Thanks @Catbird! So the group pic clockwise from left is navy/black Drawstring, all black equestrian briefcase, all navy porthole, black/navy cavalry (i think anyway). It’s really hard to get the pics to show the contrast. Here are a couple shots of the Drawstring with different background and the patch is a different color than the AWL for sure. And the strap is clearly navy but the duck patch is black. Maybe the trims fade over time in different ways??View attachment 4376250View attachment 4376251

Could the duck patch on the drawstring be Burnt Cedar? I have seen Navy with Burnt Cedar trim bags, now that I think of it. I do see that the strap on the drawstring appears to be Navy.

Sometimes the color of the inside suede will indicate the true color of the AWL.

Ooh! I found some pics from eyeoftheleopard’s showing her navy/black doctor bag a couple years ago! For kicks, i tagged you there...more examples of this combo lol!

Thanks, I'll take a look,.
 
Could the duck patch on the drawstring be Burnt Cedar? I have seen Navy with Burnt Cedar trim bags, now that I think of it. I do see that the strap on the drawstring appears to be Navy.

Sometimes the color of the inside suede will indicate the true color of the AWL.



Thanks, I'll take a look,.

No, for sure not burnt cedar but i can see why the pics might read that way. ! Here’s pic of inside. IMG_3108.JPG
 
No, for sure not burnt cedar but i can see why the pics might read that way. ! Here’s pic of inside. View attachment 4377000

The drawstring inside looks Navy to me. The strap looks Navy too, but the strap attachment next to it looks more faded/black.

I was wondering about the inside of the Cavalry Trooper. Is it more Navy or Black, compared to the inside of the briefcase?
 
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