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angelaira said:
The first one is a Coach Regina 9983, you can see an e-bay listing for one here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coa...WH_Handbags&hash=item2ebe03abea#ht_500wt_1216

The second one is a coach Daypack 9960, you can see a listing here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Backp..._WH_Handbags&hash=item2570354a3e#ht_914wt_966

The third one is Coach Mercer collection twill, but I am not familiar enough with that kind to tell you any more.

I cannot tell from these photos if they are authentic, but at least you can kind of look at other ones and get an idea. You could take pics and submit them to the authentication forum (see the forum for rules and necessary photos) and Hyacinth will be able to tell you if they are the real deal.
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Thanks so much for the information!! I ended up buying the Daypack and then a Station Bag with matching wallet. Both are in decent condition. However, the Station Bag definitely needs a bath. These are my first vintage bags and I know that I am going to love them both! The quality and workmanship of these bags seem to be much better than the newer Coach bags I own. Plus I dig the leather!! :)
 
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jillybean370 said:
Thanks so much for the information!! I ended up buying the Daypack and then a Station Bag with matching wallet. Both are in decent condition. However, the Station Bag definitely needs a bath. These are my first vintage bags and I know that I am going to love them both! The quality and workmanship of these bags seem to be much better than the newer Coach bags I own. Plus I dig the leather!! :)
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My sister has a Daypack in black that she purchased on my recommendation on Etsy last year. It was her first Coach bag ever, and she loves it, she had wanted one since we were in high school, lol!
I hope you enjoy your bags, and please take photos and share if you bathe them, we love to see rehabs!!
 
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cavyart said:
Here is the whitney bag i was concerned a while back about dunking. Well I got brave and just went for it since the bag was to a point where I wasn't going to carry it in public looking like it did. All I had was plain green dawn dish soap so that's what I used.

First picture -Before - The huge spot on the bottom was probably a water stain. It was like that when I got it. The spots on the flap got there while i was using it. I *think* someone dribbled coffee on it while it was in the office at work. I used to always sit it right below a shelf where people sit their coffee cups.


Next couple pics she is getting a bath. The water was pretty ucky.

Last picture is after 3 days of drying and 2-3 treatments of apple conditioner.

It's still not perfect. if you really look closely at the right angle you can still see the huge water mark that was on the bottom but it is now FAR less visible. The flap came out completely clean again.

I feel like this bag is now usable
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Very pretty...nice job...I would consider her very usable :)
 
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angelaira said:
Oh my gosh, I just got another kisslock tote for a ridiculously low price... This one also needs a piping repair... my bags always come in groups, ink stains, now piping repairs... What is the best way to repair piping??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16079375761...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1216
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Nice find...piping repair can be done by filling with flexible, paintable glue and painting over with acrylic, or just filling with tube-type artist's acrylic (it's thicker than the stuff in the little bottles). Just depends on how deep you need to fill.

Let me know if you want reference links to the glue job I did on a Stewardess bag a little while ago.
 
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JOODLZ said:
Nice find...piping repair can be done by filling with flexible, paintable glue and painting over with acrylic, or just filling with tube-type artist's acrylic (it's thicker than the stuff in the little bottles). Just depends on how deep you need to fill.

Let me know if you want reference links to the glue job I did on a Stewardess bag a little while ago.
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I would love links to that!! I had heard that was possible, and I have done minor piping repairs where the piping was split, but this bag looks like it needs more than what I have done before, so it will be a new experience!
 
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Ok, so we have permission from Mona Lisa Creations on E-Bay to use her Bonnie Cashin photos for an archive, now we need to create an archive... I need help with this because I am not familiar with starting threads or anything on here... her photos should really get it started, and possibly we can also ask for her help with collection pics from her collection... And she is a TPF member...

Dear angelaira1,

Hello! I'm also the TPF (username is nefariousmuze) so of course you can use my photos for the archive. My only request would be that you provide me with the link so that I can see and enjoy the other bags you have featured :D

I'm a huge Bonnie Cashin fan and collector - with more than 100 unique pieces! She's my all time fav designer :)

Best,
Lisa

- monalisa_creations
 
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angelaira said:
I would love links to that!! I had heard that was possible, and I have done minor piping repairs where the piping was split, but this bag looks like it needs more than what I have done before, so it will be a new experience!
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This is the Stewardess:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-113.html#post21583359
The reveal post follows immediately.

And this is a Basic Bag (before):
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-149.html#post21731484

(after) I just used acrylic...built up several layers of the stuff in a bottle:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-152.html#post21743185

katev has posted a lot about piping repairs, I think as well. You might try a search.
Whatever glue you choose, make sure it's leather-friendly, flexible and paintable!
Hope this helps...happy piping!
 
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