Vintage lightweight,

[sealyham]

Hi,
Just acquired this bag from the lightweight collection. It is in very good condition, no stains or ink visible but sadly out of shape. Beautiful burgandy, merlot color. Should I dunk it or just try and clean with cleaner and condition with black rock? If I stuff it with paper or cloth will it reshape? By the way do you know the name of this bag? It is before style numbers.
Thanks

 

[whateve]

You can dunk it but don't use hot water. These tend to fade easily. It looks like it is probably a Lightweights Shoulder bag #4050 if it matches this description. The color was called wine.

 

[sealyham]

Yes, that is it. Thank you. I have worked on it with conditioner, cleaner and color does come off on the rag, slightly. It is definatly dirty but looks better already. I do not want to lose too much color so am going to pad it up and see if it will reshape before I go the other route. It is buttery soft and I am loving it! Will need to polish up the brass and I think it will be good to go! 2015 color of the year is Merlot!

 

[sealyham]

Oppps! Sorry, I thought I was posting this to the Rescue Club site.