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Originally Posted by Hyacinth
Thanks! It's called a Town Bag Large, from the Lightweight line style # 4095 and probably made some time around 1989.


Oh thank you very much! I couldn't find any info at all by the serial number. Thanks.

That's because bags made before 1994 don't have searchable serial numbers. Read these for more information:

Serial Numbers:
http://reviews.ebay.com/Coach-Serial-Numbers-the-Basic-Facts?ugid=10000000034886433

Creeds;
http://reviews.ebay.com/Coach-Creeds-the-Basic-Facts?ugid=10000000030821024

SALEAREA GUIDES - ALL
http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/salearea_W0QQcpnameZmembersQQprZsaleareaQQuqtZg
 
I'd love to give a name and/or style number to this pre-1994 zipper-top briefcase/tote. I purchased it new too long ago to remember. Thank you.

Item Name: Unknown zipper-top briefcase/tote in British tan.
Place of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Serial No. 74271702 (8 digits; no hyphen)
Dimensions: Approx. 16"L x 10"H x 4" W. Strap drop is approx. 10"
Details: Exterior front and back open pockets. One internal open pocket. Unlined (suede) interior. . Brass-tone hardware. Industrial brass zipper with no visible manufacturer's mark. One-sided hang tag (back side is suede). Very heavy bag,

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The creed shows what I assume is one of the serial number stamping "glitches" sometimes found in authentic bags.

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I'd love to give a name and/or style number to this pre-1994 zipper-top briefcase/tote. I purchased it new too long ago to remember. Thank you.

Item Name: Unknown zipper-top briefcase/tote in British tan.
Place of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Serial No. 74271702 (8 digits; no hyphen)
Dimensions: Approx. 16"L x 10"H x 4" W. Strap drop is approx. 10"
Details: Exterior front and back open pockets. One internal open pocket. Unlined (suede) interior. . Brass-tone hardware. Industrial brass zipper with no visible manufacturer's mark. One-sided hang tag (back side is suede). Very heavy bag,

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The creed shows what I assume is one of the serial number stamping "glitches" sometimes found in authentic bags.

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It's called a Shoulder Brief, style number 5230, probably late 1980s-early 90s. And yes, it's just a stamping glitch. The bag looks fine.
 
Hello:). Love finding old Coaches to rehab and found this at a flea market for $10. I'm assuming this pine green pretty was from the 80's after doing my tpf research:). Creed is hard to photograph since its in the front pocket, but its from the USA. Serial number is 032-7102.

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Would love a style name if possible. There's a brown one on eBay now saying its cashin from the 70's...although I know it's not. Thanks for your help!
 
Hello:). Love finding old Coaches to rehab and found this at a flea market for $10. I'm assuming this pine green pretty was from the 80's after doing my tpf research:). Creed is hard to photograph since its in the front pocket, but its from the USA. Serial number is 032-7102.

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Would love a style name if possible. There's a brown one on eBay now saying its cashin from the 70's...although I know it's not. Thanks for your help!

No, it's not a Cashin and NOT from the 70s. Any time you see Cashin mentioned in a listing there's about a 90 percent chance that the bag has no connection to Bonnie Cashin and was made years or even decades after she left Coach in 1974.

This is a Derby Bag style 9904, made in 1992.
 
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No, it's not a Cashin and NOT from the 70s. Any time you see Cashin mentioned in a listing there's about a 90 percent chance that the bag has no connection to Bonnie Cashin and was made years or even decades after she left Coach in 1974.

This is a Derby Bag style 9904, made in 1992.

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge:). I Can't wait to use her!
 
Please ID This Coach Item For Me. I would really love to know the style number if possible.

Thanks in advance!
 

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Hi there! I'm hoping that someone here can give me some insight into my bag.

Item Name: ??
Place of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Serial No. 38418816 no hyphen
Dimensions: about 10.5" Long, 7.25" tall and 3.25" wide

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"Leatherware" is slightly visible on the creed but stamped very light. One interior pocket, one split pocket on front, Zipper top w/o any markings I can see.

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Would this be considered Brittish Tan?

This handbag came from my mom quite a few years ago, though I do not know when she got it. And… that's it! That is all I know! :smile1:

It has obviously been well loved and shows wear. It could use a sprucing up, for sure! I may have only ever used it a few time in all the years I have had it.

I don't know much about Coach bags, yet have 5 of them, all given to me by relatives. The others I can identify as they have serial numbers that make sense to me, but this one I don't really understand. I got a new (to me) Coach bag the other day from my sister for my birthday, and it got me thinking again about this particular bag again. That is when I found your forum.

Years ago I looked online for bags like it to learn the style name but never figured it out. I see them here and there, but I only ever see it called a cross body bag. Is that what it is actually called? I have always assumed it was genuine and had no reason to think differently, though I suppose I could be mistaken. I assumed the serial number on this bag was an example of an older, eight digit serial number.

Thanks for your time! Oh, and please excuse my "background"! When my sis gave me her black hobo bag the other day I began thinking about this one again. I grabbed it out of the closet yesterday while taking pictures of other stuff, figuring I might as well try and solve the mystery of my tan bag while I had the camera out! Hence my "sterile" background!

Looking forward to any insight on this bag, and your time is much appreciated!

Thanks!!!
 
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