I was able to find this:
Location 1961:
Dofan Handbags
33 E. 33rd St.
New York City
Dofan France made some fabulous handbags and this example is a sculptural gem. It was featured as "The Shape of Things to Come" in the July 1947 issue of Handbags Illustrated, page 27. It wholesaled for a hefty $22.50 each (that's $175.50 in 2005 Dollars!)and was made in suede in a variety of colors or broadcloth in black, brown and navy.
The bags that are available for sale online are all very unique and vintage. Thanks for introducing me to that brand!
I was grateful to find this one on ebay! "Waacha" think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170095781443&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007
Thanks gr8heart!! (cute name!)
Hi Temo,
Got your PM - no problem! I don't have any myself, but judging from pics I've seen on numerous sites, I think Dofan started producing as early as the 1930's. Many seem to be stamped "made in France" so I suspect that the 1961 New York address referenced in an above post was the address of their US distributor. Judging from the photos you posted, I would say your bag is late 50's/early 60's, maybe circa 1962-3. Ladylike styles persisted well into the 60's. Can you take a close up pic of the logo stamp inside?
I bought a Dofan vintage handbag from a vintage bag website and it's from the 40s. I get so many compliments on it.