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Hi! I have a few vintage Dooneys, and they seem legit (to me, though that's not saying too much beyond that I've scanned through quite a few authentication guides..), but wanted to see what you think! Also please let me know if you want to see more photos of any particular bag. I have a few more bags to add in a following post, so I didn't want to inundate with photos!

Bag #1 - White bag - Outside and Inside w/ Tag
IMG_20200514_151726.jpg IMG_20200514_151758.jpg
Bag #2 - Green bag - Outside, Tag that says "Norwalk, Conn," and InsideIMG_20200514_151833.jpg IMG_20200514_151845.jpg IMG_20200514_151858.jpg
Bag #3 - Tan bag - Outside and Inside w/ TagIMG_20200514_151929.jpg IMG_20200514_151945.jpg IMG_20200514_151951.jpg
 
Hi :wave: I was so looking forward to buying these Dooney’s in interesting colors. I was so carried away by what I thought the colors would be (and they are NOT) I did not realize they were not showing tags inside and I did not ask! And I did not even think to look at the Hall of Shame. It’s official: I have lost my mind!
I can’t help but feel they are fake, The darker one is pleather. And the logo on the lighter one ugh . . ,
Seller: hell-bent-4-leather
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-2-VTG-DOONEY-BOURKE-LEATHER-SHOULDER-BAGS-SATCHEL-CROSSBODY-COGNAC-LEA/362984726258?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Not a Dooney tag in sight on the inside!!! Please let me know what else you need! My dimensions are smaller by half an in to almost an inch, compared to the seller’s, all around. But that point may be moot . .
Thanks in advance. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
 
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Hi :wave: I was so looking forward to buying these Dooney’s in interesting colors. I was so carried away by what I thought the colors would be (and they are NOT) I did not realize they were not showing tags inside and I did not ask! And I did not even think to look at the Hall of Shame. It’s official: I have lost my mind!
I can’t help but feel they are fake, The darker one is pleather. And the logo on the lighter one ugh . . ,
Seller: hell-bent-4-leather
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-2-VTG-DOONEY-BOURKE-LEATHER-SHOULDER-BAGS-SATCHEL-CROSSBODY-COGNAC-LEA/362984726258?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Not a Dooney tag in sight on the inside!!! Please let me know what else you need! My dimensions are smaller by half an in to almost an inch, compared to the seller’s, all around. But that point may be moot . .
Thanks in advance. View attachment 4730728 View attachment 4730729 View attachment 4730730 View attachment 4730731

They're both authentic.

The darker one is a British Tan Bicycle Bag from the Carpet Bag line. Rare style!

The lighter one is an original Large Equestrian (straps adjustable on both sides). I believe the color is Saddle Tan.

The tags could have been cut out, or the bags could have been produced during a brief period in the mid 1980s when no tags were used.
 
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Hi! I have a few vintage Dooneys, and they seem legit (to me, though that's not saying too much beyond that I've scanned through quite a few authentication guides..), but wanted to see what you think! Also please let me know if you want to see more photos of any particular bag. I have a few more bags to add in a following post, so I didn't want to inundate with photos!

Bag #1 - White bag - Outside and Inside w/ Tag
View attachment 4730569 View attachment 4730570
Bag #2 - Green bag - Outside, Tag that says "Norwalk, Conn," and InsideView attachment 4730571 View attachment 4730572 View attachment 4730573
Bag #3 - Tan bag - Outside and Inside w/ TagView attachment 4730574 View attachment 4730575 View attachment 4730576

All are authentic.

1. Buckle Satchel.
2. Carrier Shoulder Bag
3. Buckle Satchel
 
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Really?? Thanks Catbird. Now of course I have spent the last few years with glove tanned leather. The leather on the Carpet Bag feels, well, so un-leathery! I thought the Equestrian would have more yellow, like in the pic of the seller.
There is no evidence of tags. I will check again, but I have seen bags where they have been cut out and I don’t see any remnants.
Again, many thanks. I spent last night pouring over the vintage thread here. :biggrin:
 
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