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[vsmr]

I found the same bag in a different color on the Wayback page from 2007. Hamptons signature stripe swingpack, style 40693. View attachment 5321980View attachment 5321981

OMG, that’s it! Thank you!

 

[katev]

I've always called the 9755 bag the "Pocket Purse" and I've found some listings for the bag under that name in the Coach Catalogs (see attached); but now I see that several 9755 bags are called the "Penny Purse" or the "Penny Pocket Purse" on eBay and so I am wondering if this same bag was ever officially called by another name? Just curious, thanks!

 

[Lake Effect]

I've always called the 9755 bag the "Pocket Purse" and I've found some listings for the bag under that name in the Coach Catalogs (see attached); but now I see that several 9755 bags are called the "Penny Purse" or the "Penny Pocket Purse" on eBay and so I am wondering if this same bag was ever officially called by another name? Just curious, thanks!

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I don't think there ever actually was a bag officially called a Penny, there's no such style listed in any of the early catalogs or any other contemporary sources. Almost all of what people call Pennys are actually Dinkys, the name seems to have originated with the same bunch of ad writers from 10 or 15 years ago who insisted on renaming the Coach Creed a "storypatch". And that's not a Dinky either, it's a style 9755 Pocket Purse from 1995.

This topic comes up periodically on this thread, the Vintage thread and AT.

 

[katev]

I've always called the 9755 bag the "Pocket Purse" and I've found some listings for the bag under that name in the Coach Catalogs (see attached); but now I see that several 9755 bags are called the "Penny Purse" or the "Penny Pocket Purse" on eBay and so I am wondering if this same bag was ever officially called by another name? Just curious, thanks!

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This topic comes up periodically on this thread, the Vintage thread and AT.

I don't think there ever actually was a bag officially called a Penny, there's no such style listed in any of the early catalogs or any other contemporary sources. Almost all of what people call Pennys are actually Dinkys, the name seems to have originated with the same bunch of ad writers from 10 or 15 years ago who insisted on renaming the Coach Creed a "storypatch". And that's not a Dinky either, it's a style 9755 Pocket Purse from 1995.

Thank you @Lake Effect and thank you @Hyacinth! I should have searched for "Penny Pocket Purse" but I had fun browsing those catalog pages - and they are a fantastic resource!

 

[katev]

I don't think there ever actually was a bag officially called a Penny, there's no such style listed in any of the early catalogs or any other contemporary sources. Almost all of what people call Pennys are actually Dinkys, the name seems to have originated with the same bunch of ad writers from 10 or 15 years ago who insisted on renaming the Coach Creed a "storypatch". And that's not a Dinky either, it's a style 9755 Pocket Purse from 1995.

Thank you @Lake Effect and thank you @Hyacinth! I should have searched for "Penny Purse" but it's fun to browse those catalog pages and they are a fantastic resource!

Hey, guess what? There really was a Coach Penny Purse! This MFF bag F28358 that is listed on eBay is called the Penny, maybe that's what started the name!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115238063805?hash=item1ad4b94ebd:g:vDcAAOSwBhdh~wfz

 

[Lake Effect]

Thank you @Lake Effect and thank you @Hyacinth! I should have searched for "Penny Purse" but it's fun to browse those catalog pages and they are a fantastic resource!

My pleasure. I also recall whateve or Hyacinth pointing out the was a Legacy line bag call the Penny, styled similar to the Pocket. So add that into the mix!
It's funny how I can remember things that have been disucssed here, just wish my memory was as good for other things!

Edited to add, looks like your post beat mine by a moment or two!

 

[Lake Effect]

Hey, guess what? There really was a Coach Penny Purse! This MFF bag F28358 that is listed on eBay is called the Penny, maybe that's what started the name!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115238063805?hash=item1ad4b94ebd:g:vDcAAOSwBhdh~wfz

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Quite possibly!

 

[whateve]

Hey, guess what? There really was a Coach Penny Purse! This MFF bag F28358 that is listed on eBay is called the Penny, maybe that's what started the name!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115238063805?hash=item1ad4b94ebd:g:vDcAAOSwBhdh~wfz

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Even though that has a factory tag, it was a retail purse, part of the 2012 Legacy collection, which is when Coach started using the name penny.

 

[katev]

Even though that has a factory tag, it was a retail purse, part of the 2012 Legacy collection, which is when Coach started using the name penny.

Good to know, thanks - and it's cute!

 

[hikergirl85]

Not sure what style these bags are any help would be awesome! Thanks guys!

black flap measures across almost 10 inches, and vertically about 9 inches.

Second bag is a navy blue with turn lock closure. Measures across about 11 inches and vertically almost 8 inches. Both have made in. New York City, USA under the creed.
Thank you!

 

[Hyacinth]

Not sure what style these bags are any help would be awesome! Thanks guys!

black flap measures across almost 10 inches, and vertically about 9 inches.

Second bag is a navy blue with turn lock closure. Measures across about 11 inches and vertically almost 8 inches. Both have made in. New York City, USA under the creed.
Thank you!

Just for future reference, it's a big help if you can include a three-quarter view of the side so we can see the strap details and how it's attached.

The first one is probably a style 9170 Classic Shoulder Bag from the early to mid 1980s.

The second is probably a style 9635 Convertible Clutch depending on how the strap is attached.

 

[hikergirl85]

Just for future reference, it's a big help if you can include a three-quarter view of the side so we can see the strap details and how it's attached.

The first one is probably a style 9170 Classic Shoulder Bag from the early to mid 1980s.

The second is probably a style 9635 Convertible Clutch depending on how the strap is attached.

sorry about that here are the pics of the sides the top is the navy blue and the bottom is the black flap.

 

[srtg9]

Hi there! First time poster. I am hoping someone can help me ID the style/name of this bag? Below are some photos I took. I’m a bit puzzled by the interior flap that is stitched down the middle where the turn lock key is installed. Any thoughts? For reference, the last photo includes the Willis bag for size comparison (this one is big!).

 

[whateve]

Hi there! First time poster. I am hoping someone can help me ID the style/name of this bag? Below are some photos I took. I’m a bit puzzled by the interior flap that is stitched down the middle where the turn lock key is installed. Any thoughts? For reference, the last photo includes the Willis bag for size comparison (this one is big!).

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Next time include measurements. It looks like a letter brief #5270, made in the early 90s.

 

[srtg9]

Next time include measurements. It looks like a letter brief #5270, made in the early 90s.

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thank you @whateve! I can confirm that those measurements match up with my bag