I did a full on rehab for my "new to me" Christie bag. The one I got is from 1991, but was in rather good condition to start, just some minor scuffs and very dry leather. However, after a bath and some conditioner, it looks great now 
As usual, I dunked the bag in lukewarm water in the sink and used Ivory dish soap. I let it sit for about 20-25 minutes and then rinsed. Upon taking it out of the sink, I wiped off excess water with a towel and hung the bag to dry stuffed with paper towels, which I changed a few times so they weren't always wet. The bag took about 16 hours or so to dry and then I put Apple Leather Conditioner all over it.
Voila!!!
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AFTER:
As usual, I dunked the bag in lukewarm water in the sink and used Ivory dish soap. I let it sit for about 20-25 minutes and then rinsed. Upon taking it out of the sink, I wiped off excess water with a towel and hung the bag to dry stuffed with paper towels, which I changed a few times so they weren't always wet. The bag took about 16 hours or so to dry and then I put Apple Leather Conditioner all over it.
Voila!!!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
