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katev said:
I know, but I'm sure that $15 was worth a lot more back then!
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Have you seen what the vintage bags from the 1990s are going for right now on the Coach website?? They're priced at over $500.00 for bags that originally retailed for only $125.00! Your bag in the 1990s would have easily been priced for at least $125.00, and now most certainly be priced at, I'm guesstimating at $695.00, just because of the size, rareness and the kisslock front pocket! It's not like they can find hundreds of these like they can the Willis or Legacy Zips for instance. They'd do well to find even one of these! That's a beautiful and very rare bag you have there! In my book, it's priceless, and it's in unbelievable condition too! I challenge anyone to find another one, and if so, please post it here! Wow! I've never seen that bag before!

I just love what what these vintage catalogs are pulling up out of the woodwork from people all over. This is great fun! lol!
 
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#30,962
katev said:
OMG, I've found an image of my beloved vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin bag! I have always heard it called the "Small Shopper" but I'm not sure that's the correct name so I will keep searching, but I am so excited to find it here! Apparently it is style number "501"!

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Would you be so kind as to show me what the inside of this bag looks like? I presume it's unlined in the suede? I'd love to see the creed patch as well. Does it have any feet on the bottom? I'd sure appreciate it when you have time. Thank you!

Editing to say, if it's not allowed to post bags in the vintage catalogs section perhaps you can make a post and tag me? Or PM me in the private messages. I think this bag deserves it's own post! lol! I'm in love, can you tell? lol!
 
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katev said:
OMG, I've found an image of my beloved vintage Coach Bonnie Cashin bag! I have always heard it called the "Small Shopper" but I'm not sure that's the correct name so I will keep searching, but I am so excited to find it here! Apparently it is style number "501"!

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bags_to_die_for said:
Have you seen what the vintage bags from the 1990s are going for right now on the Coach website?? They're priced at over $500.00 for bags that originally retailed for only $125.00! Your bag in the 1990s would have easily been priced for at least $125.00, and now most certainly be priced at, I'm guesstimating at $695.00, just because of the size, rareness and the kisslock front pocket! It's not like they can find hundreds of these like they can the Willis or Legacy Zips for instance. They'd do well to find even one of these! That's a beautiful and very rare bag you have there! In my book, it's priceless, and it's in unbelievable condition too! I challenge anyone to find another one, and if so, please post it here! Wow! I've never seen that bag before!

I just love what what these vintage catalogs are pulling up out of the woodwork from people all over. This is great fun! lol!
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bags_to_die_for said:
Would you be so kind as to show me what the inside of this bag looks like? I presume it's unlined in the suede? I'd love to see the creed patch as well. Does it have any feet on the bottom? I'd sure appreciate it when you have time. Thank you!

Editing to say, if it's not allowed to post bags in the vintage catalogs section perhaps you can make a post and tag me? Or PM me in the private messages. I think this bag deserves it's own post! lol! I'm in love, can you tell? lol!
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My pleasure! It has the colorful striped lining that Bonnie Cashin used for some of her early designs that is sometimes called "Mexican Striped Lining" and it does have 4 metal feet on the bottom. It doesn't have a creed patch, it only has the simple metal "Coach" tag characteristic of the early pre-creed bags, see the pictures below.

I have also posted below an image of Bonnie Cashin's original sketch of this bag which is included in the Bonnie Cashin Archive at the UCLA Digital Library. Bonnie called it an "Attachette" on her sketch but I don't know what name Coach gave it when they released it so long ago. https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog/ark:/21198/zz0002bk1c

I love this little bag but it is quite a small bag. Thank you for your kind comments about the condition but it didn't look quite this good when I found it 10 years ago at a thrift store for only $2. My apologies because I've posted this link many times before but it shows the before and after rehab rehab photos. It was an easy rehab except I had to have one repair done by a cobbler. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...y-can-still-be-beautiful-rehab-reveal.742282/

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Auditioning display for my minis, charms, fobs. Bad lighting but you get the idea. Picked up this fun metal piece on a recent trip. Playing with where to hang it. This is near the door to my handbag room. There was already artwork hanging so I tried it out. I think I like it there, just need to reposition for light switch. And, more room for these little goodies!
 

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katev said:
My pleasure! It has the colorful striped lining that Bonnie Cashin used for some of her early designs that is sometimes called "Mexican Striped Lining" and it does have 4 metal feet on the bottom. It doesn't have a creed patch, it only has the simple metal "Coach" tag characteristic of the early pre-creed bags, see the pictures below.

I have also posted below an image of Bonnie Cashin's original sketch of this bag which is included in the Bonnie Cashin Archive at the UCLA Digital Library. Bonnie called it an "Attachette" on her sketch but I don't know what name Coach gave it when they released it so long ago. https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog/ark:/21198/zz0002bk1c

I love this little bag but it is quite a small bag. Thank you for your kind comments about the condition but it didn't look quite this good when I found it 10 years ago at a thrift store for only $2. My apologies because I've posted this link many times before but it shows the before and after rehab rehab photos. It was an easy rehab except I had to have one repair done by a cobbler. https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...y-can-still-be-beautiful-rehab-reveal.742282/

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OMG! It's even better than anything I imagined! I just love that lining! I didn't even know Coach used linings that far back and assumed they were all the suede backs of the cowhides. Unbelievable! Thank you so much for sharing. That is some real eye candy for me! lol! Two dollars?? You stole that bag! lol! You sure did a great job refurbishing it! I never have any great success with the British tan color trying to fix them up. It's not an easy color to clean and refurbish because it shows water stains too easily. Anyhow, thanks for sharing those photos. That is definitely a keeper and someone would sure have to give me a lot of mula to part with that bag! lol! For me it would be absolutely priceless! It's just beautiful! Thanks again!
 
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bags_to_die_for said:
OMG! It's even better than anything I imagined! I just love that lining! I didn't even know Coach used linings that far back and assumed they were all the suede backs of the cowhides. Unbelievable! Thank you so much for sharing. That is some real eye candy for me! lol! Two dollars?? You stole that bag! lol! You sure did a great job refurbishing it! I never have any great success with the British tan color trying to fix them up. It's not an easy color to clean and refurbish because it shows water stains too easily. Anyhow, thanks for sharing those photos. That is definitely a keeper and someone would sure have to give me a lot of mula to part with that bag! lol! For me it would be absolutely priceless! It's just beautiful! Thanks again!
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Thanks so much! I call her "Bonnie" and she is a special bag to me!

I've also had some disappointments when attempting to rehab British Tan bags, they can be very challenging. If you can find a BT bag that you likely cheaply then it isn't too big of a risk if the rehab isn't as successful as you'd like - but the safest thing is to only tackle light bags that aren't in bad shape - and when will I ever learn that lesson myself?! :lol:
 
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Paris Girl said:
Auditioning display for my minis, charms, fobs. Bad lighting but you get the idea. Picked up this fun metal piece on a recent trip. Playing with where to hang it. This is near the door to my handbag room. There was already artwork hanging so I tried it out. I think I like it there, just need to reposition for light switch. And, more room for these little goodies!
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Your minis are adorable! That's a great idea to put them on display and enjoy them every day!
 
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Paris Girl said:
Auditioning display for my minis, charms, fobs. Bad lighting but you get the idea. Picked up this fun metal piece on a recent trip. Playing with where to hang it. This is near the door to my handbag room. There was already artwork hanging so I tried it out. I think I like it there, just need to reposition for light switch. And, more room for these little goodies!
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That looks great, and your charms are amazing! Rather jealous here in the UK x
 
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