Hi everyone, I've been following this thread for a while, but this is my first post. I recently purchased a Stewardess and a Rambler. Will post pics this weekend!
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Thank you all! I don't usually wear red, but this one speaks to me.
My appreciation for vintage Coach continues to deepen.
They are so well made, sturdy and the colors seem very organic. They are hard to beat!!
I'm working my way through this thread (love it!) and saw someone named the BC metal tab courier the 'Marquis de Sade' bag. 
Then I remembered I had just seen one!
Warning: not authenticated! Too $$$ for me, but cool in a steampunk kind of way. I was surprised people weren't all over it the first time it was listed - thoughts? BTW, it's NMA - you'd have to pry this from my cold, dead hands!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222091351638?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Then I remembered I had just seen one!Warning: not authenticated! Too $$$ for me, but cool in a steampunk kind of way. I was surprised people weren't all over it the first time it was listed - thoughts? BTW, it's NMA - you'd have to pry this from my cold, dead hands!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222091351638?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I know I already drooled on the practically-done pics of this over in Rehab, but every time I come to this page I scroll up to look at it again. It's just so lovely! I am willing a black one to appear at Goodwill...
Hope you find one! It's such a pretty shape.
Coincidentally, today I received a recent eBay purchase, a book about the New York City Coach factory in the late 1970s. The book is filled with pictures of the workers making the belts and purses, with some text and commentary written by Miles Cahn, then the owner (with Lillian Cahn) of Coach.
One picture caught my eye because it shows a craftsman holding a large wooden die used to cut out the pieces of leather for the purses. The style number is written on the die and you can see where it says "Style 92xx." It looks like it could be the die for the back piece of style #9235, the Crescent.
Image from "The Factory: Portrait of a Leathergoods Factory in Downtown New York City, by Miles Cahn and Jeremy Lezin, c. 1977.
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Hey! I've been lurking around, trying to pick up bits and pieces of knowledge from the outskirts of purseforum, but I finally joined. I hope y'all will have me! I caught the vintage Coach bug while running my little vintage shop on Etsy. I run into old Coach bags very frequently. It's so interesting because most people in the estate sales and thrift stores run quickly to the newer, jacquard versions with the C's all over them. They totally overlook the beautiful old, full leather bags. Fine with me. I'll take them! But, I've had something nagging me for a time and would like to see what you guys think. A few months ago I found a 1970s NYC Stewardess. (At least that's what I think it is.) It is gorgeous. I've actually been carrying it myself. It has some nicks and scrapes, but I just think they add to the character. I love it. What I wonder is this: All hardware is brass, except for the turnlock. It's silver toned. Maybe steel, I don't know for sure. Not only that, it is shaped oddly. Instead of the usual oval, it has pointed ends, like a football. And the turning piece is textured in the center with raised lines. At first I thought maybe it had been put on by someone later. But I examined it and over time came to believe it is the original turnlock. I can't find another bag with this lock. I'm adding some pics so you guys can get a glimpse and see what you think. I find this very interesting! Sorry if nobody else does. I tend to be a bit long-winded! But I'm glad to be here and look forward to engaging with everyone!
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Welcome to the forum and the vintage chat club!
It is not the original turnlock. Someone added it. It probably isn't a stewardess. Does it have feet and a small pocket and large slip pocket under the flap? It looks like it could be a classic pouch, which has a flap but no turnlock. Some people aren't comfortable with an open flap. If you sell it, you should disclose that it has been altered. If it were mine, I would buy a brass turnlock in the Coach style and replace the silver one. Then at least it would look like a Coach.
I stumbled across this while "window" shopping. At first, I thought I read it wrong. I haven't a clue what a genuine pre-creed cashin is worth, but I doubt I'll find any at the thrift store. (The suspender strap is great!!)
Here's one a tad bit more reasonable. 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152056046642?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152056046642?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Good grief. That seems a little excessive to me. I mean I love my Coach but can't imagine paying thousands for it. Maybe that's just me.