Hello, my name is Tara and I am new to this forum. I picked up an authentic Chanel Purse at a garage sale yesterday and I wanted to know a bit more about it. The purse is made of black lambskin and measures 10" tall by 12 3/4" wide, with a depth of about 41/4. Shoulder straps measure 21" and are non adjustable. There are double gold chain shoulder straps, interior is one main compartment with one side zippered pocket. All gold hardware is marked Chanel Paris. There are double CC on the front and back of bag and on the bottom is another double CC and quilting. All of the CC's are quite large and centered on the bag. I've been searching the internet for an entire history in pictures of Chanel Bags and I have found none. I would like to know when this purse was made, how much it was originally worth, what it is worth now and whether or not this piece is soooo cool that I should not let it slip through my fingers! Please someone write me back so I know a little more about this bag!!! I could really use a purse pro on this matter because I am not. Thanks ladies...Tara [email protected]