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[Hyacinth]

What i the name of this bag? It's about 11" tall and the base is about 10" long and 5" wide. The Creed is really hard to read. I adjusted it as best I could in the photo.

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Try brushing light eyeshadow over the creed and serial number, that often makes it easier to read.

It looks like the serial number is pre-1994 with no style number so the eyeshadow trick might not tell us much. From the date I'm going to guess that it's a style 4075 Bucket Bag from the Lightweight line, early 1990s.

 

[thanksperiuk]

Hi All! '

Appreciate if someone can help to ID the bag below. Thank you in advance!
The measurements are: W: 7" X H: 5" X D: 1.5"
Additional Details: The bag have a turnlock closure, front gusseted pocket, inside zipper pocket and back pocket.
Remarks: Initially I thought this is a compartment bag, but the measurements are off. And the creed is without a style no. This bag is authenticated by BeenBurned recently. (Thank you again BeenBurned!)

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi All! '

Appreciate if someone can help to ID the bag below. Thank you in advance!
The measurements are: W: 7" X H: 5" X D: 1.5"
Additional Details: The bag have a turnlock closure, front gusseted pocket, inside zipper pocket and back pocket.
Remarks: Initially I thought this is a compartment bag, but the measurements are off. And the creed is without a style no. This bag is authenticated by BeenBurned recently. (Thank you again BeenBurned!)

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It would still help to have a photo of the creed and serial number. Even if there isn't a style number or a date code, we still can determine approximately when the bag was made just from the format of the creed and serial number.

Or you can include the link to the posts where it was originally authenticated, if there's a photo of the creed and serial number in those posts.

BTW, are you sure the bag is only 7x5 inches? The proportions don't seem right, the turnlock should look larger on a bag with those measurements. For instance, here's a bag that's 7 1/2 inches wide, the turnlock looks larger in proportion to the rest of the front of the bag than the one in your photos. It seems like yours should measure between 9 and 11 inches just based on your photos. Coach used the same size turnlock on all their regular-size handbags.

 

[coach943]

It looks like the serial number is pre-1994 with no style number so the eyeshadow trick might not tell us much. From the date I'm going to guess that it's a style 4075 Bucket Bag from the Lightweight line, early 1990s.

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That looks like it. Thank you so much!

 

[thanksperiuk]

It would still help to have a photo of the creed and serial number. Even if there isn't a style number or a date code, we still can determine approximately when the bag was made just from the format of the creed and serial number.

Or you can include the link to the posts where it was originally authenticated, if there's a photo of the creed and serial number in those posts.

BTW, are you sure the bag is only 7x5 inches? The proportions don't seem right, the turnlock should look larger on a bag with those measurements. For instance, here's a bag that's 7 1/2 inches wide, the turnlock looks larger in proportion to the rest of the front of the bag than the one in your photos. It seems like yours should measure between 9 and 11 inches just based on your photos. Coach used the same size turnlock on all their regular-size handbags.
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Hi @Hyacinth!

Thank you for pointing out the differences in proportions. I went and find other measuring tapes and remeasure the bag. It’s new measurements are W: 9.5” X H: 6 3/4” X D: 2 1/4”. Which is the size of a compartment bag.
I am so sorry for wasting everybody’s time and will be throwing those China made measuring tapes out of the window right after this and stick to Ikea’s paper tape.



Edit: My sister just informed me that the Chinese measuring tapes could be yards instead I am so so sorry

For anyone whose interested, I quoted the original authentication request post for your reference.

Hi Authenticator! A request to authenticate the bag below. Thank you!

Seller posted this in a private FB Buy & Sell group. His name is Leywan Ghazali

Comments: No measurements given. But if this is authentic, it looks like a City Bag.

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[Hyacinth]

Hi @Hyacinth!

Thank you for pointing out the differences in proportions. I went and find other measuring tapes and remeasure the bag. It’s new measurements are W: 9.5” X H: 6 3/4” X D: 2 1/4”. Which is the size of a compartment bag.
I am so sorry for wasting everybody’s time and will be throwing those China made measuring tapes out of the window right after this and stick to Ikea’s paper tape.

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Edit: My sister just informed me that the Chinese measuring tapes could be yards instead I am so so sorry

For anyone whose interested, I quoted the original authentication request post for your reference.

That's wild. I've never seen tape measures be so far off before.

"Compartment Bag" sounds right.

 

[NikkiTheVet]

It looks like the serial number is pre-1994 with no style number so the eyeshadow trick might not tell us much. From the date I'm going to guess that it's a style 4075 Bucket Bag from the Lightweight line, early 1990s.

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Hyacinth, I thought it was a 4075 Bucket Bag, too. There’s one in a photo you posted in the catalog thread in the 1988 Holiday pt. 3.

 

[Narnanz]

anyone know what bag this is...Im even interested...its got a big bottom...(dont we all)

 

[sallellen]

anyone know what bag this is...Im even interested...its got a big bottom...(dont we all)

Soho Mini Hobo 4145 according to my notes.

 

[DL Harper]

anyone know what bag this is...Im even interested...its got a big bottom...(dont we all)

Here's a photo of the Soho Mini Hobo 4145.

 

[Narnanz]

Here's a photo of the Soho Mini Hobo 4145.

thank you

 

[madisonave5011]

Maybe a long shot but any info on this Bonnie cashin for Meyers bag? Found at a local thrift store.

 

[katev]

Maybe a long shot but any info on this Bonnie cashin for Meyers bag? Found at a local thrift store.

Try searching the UCLA's online Digital Bonnie Cashin Archive at the link below. The archive includes some of Cashin's drawings for the Meyers collection. I got lucky and found my Cashin for Meyers bag in the archive.

UCLA Library | Digital Collections

 

[katev]

Maybe a long shot but any info on this Bonnie cashin for Meyers bag? Found at a local thrift store.

Try searching the UCLA's online Digital Bonnie Cashin Archive at the link below. The archive includes some of Cashin's drawings for the Meyers collection. I got lucky and found my Cashin for Meyers bag in the archive.

UCLA Library | Digital Collections

Take a look at this article found in the archive at the link below.

The Fall 1976 edition of Knit Ovations says that Bonnie Cashin received the "1976 American Designer Award" from the Leather Industries of America for bags she had created for Meyers.

I zoomed in as much as possible but I still can't read the article However, the white bag on the left looks somewhat similar to your bag. It may not be the exact same bag but it a turnlock bag with a flap front and the strap attaches with buckles like your bag.

UCLA Library Digital Collections

digital2.library.ucla.edu

 

[madisonave5011]

Thank you for this info! The flap on mine is the full size of the front of the bag. The white one looks like a half flap kinda design