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Hi again: I was just about to work through my pile of bags that need TLC and remembered I had not gotten this one authenticated. The attached pictures are my own.

Item: Dooney & Bourke All Weather Crossbody Shoulder bag
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274690323252?nma=true&si=eZtA%2FSGPjbD7P6nuePu0fyQoV2I%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Seller: earththings4u

Thank you so much!
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It's an authentic Essex bag.
 
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Hi again: I was just about to work through my pile of bags that need TLC and remembered I had not gotten this one authenticated. The attached pictures are my own.

Item: Dooney & Bourke All Weather Crossbody Shoulder bag
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274690323252?nma=true&si=eZtA%2FSGPjbD7P6nuePu0fyQoV2I%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Seller: earththings4u

Thank you so much!
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How are you going to fix that piping?
 
How are you going to fix that piping?
Leather glue and then I'll take it from there...probably a little leather dye or paint. I'll try to source another strap. The actual leather is in good condition (although it needs conditioner) and the bag feels very sturdy. I've been looking at Coach rehab and DB threads for inspiration. I'll either fail miserably or make it into a decent bag! I prefer bags with character and history so it doesn't need to be perfect. I do require it not to fall apart though.
 
Hello,
Would you please authenticate this Dooney bag, it belonged to my mother.
And this Dooney and Bourke bag I received as a gift a few years ago. They both measure about 13 x 7 x 4. Do you know what the styles are called? Thank you
 

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Hi would you also please authenticate this Calvary saddle bag style bag that also belonged to my mother? I believe it is vintage? It measures about 11 x 10 x 3. Thank you
 

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Hi, would really appreciate some help!

Highly suspect I've got a fake here, as I am unable to find any images online of a Dooney existing in this style similar to this except an old image from Mercari. (Image link of that here) But the handles are different to that one too and so is the additional strap (not pictured)

Supposedly this was purchased from Urban Outfitters Renewal. No tag on the inside and the zip on the inside is very stiff. Also, there are no feet.

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Hi, would really appreciate some help!

Highly suspect I've got a fake here, as I am unable to find any images online of a Dooney existing in this style similar to this except an old image from Mercari. (Image link of that here) But the handles are different to that one too and so is the additional strap (not pictured)

Supposedly this was purchased from Urban Outfitters Renewal. No tag on the inside and the zip on the inside is very stiff. Also, there are no feet.

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Hi, would really appreciate some help!

Highly suspect I've got a fake here, as I am unable to find any images online of a Dooney existing in this style similar to this except an old image from Mercari. (Image link of that here) But the handles are different to that one too and so is the additional strap (not pictured)

Supposedly this was purchased from Urban Outfitters Renewal. No tag on the inside and the zip on the inside is very stiff. Also, there are no feet.

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Mine looks exactly like the picture she posted of one on Mercari. I never thought of putting a strap with it. That strap didn't come with it, did it? I don't think I ever got mine IDed. Do you have a name and year for it? It has a made in the USA tag with an A4 factory code.
 
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Mine looks exactly like the picture she posted of one on Mercari. I never thought of putting a strap with it. That strap didn't come with it, did it? I don't think I ever got mine IDed. Do you have a name and year for it? It has a made in the USA tag with an A4 factory code.
After more research I found out the model is R28, I think it is from the 80s. Although the one I have differs from it slightly as it doesn't have the extra layer of leather where the handle attaches to the bag, plus a non-Dooney zip.
 
After more research I found out the model is R28, I think it is from the 80s. Although the one I have differs from it slightly as it doesn't have the extra layer of leather where the handle attaches to the bag, plus a non-Dooney zip.
Thanks! It does look just like the one on Horsekeeping. Horsekeeping calls it a small satchel. Do you think yours is older?
 
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