Vintage satchels...handle drop sizes?

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hetha2001

hetha2001

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Good afternoon everyone. I'm wondering if anyone has the actual handle drop measurements for:
Baxter 9903
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Beaumont 9871
Beaumont 9871.png
Broadway 9891
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Classic 9880
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Soft Satchel 4055
Soft 4055.png

In all the vintage catalog literature I've found online (as you see above), the actual handle drop is not listed.
If you own any of these bags, how do you wear them? Just as grab handles, or will they fit over your forearm? Do any have a long enough drop to go up to the shoulder sans winter coats??

Thanks all!
 
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hetha2001 said:
Good afternoon everyone. I'm wondering if anyone has the actual handle drop measurements for:
Baxter 9903
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Beaumont 9871
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Broadway 9891
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Classic 9880
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Soft Satchel 4055
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In all the vintage catalog literature I've found online (as you see above), the actual handle drop is not listed.
If you own any of these bags, how do you wear them? Just as grab handles, or will they fit over your forearm? Do any have a long enough drop to go up to the shoulder sans winter coats??

Thanks all!
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I don't have the measurements but just judging by the photos my guess is that all except the Baxter would fit on your forearm and none will fit on your shoulder. Again just a guess; good luck!
 
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LaVisioneer said:
I don't have the measurements but just judging by the photos my guess is that all except the Baxter would fit on your forearm and none will fit on your shoulder. Again just a guess; good luck!
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Thank you so much for replying, I'd thought this thread had died!
I was hoping one of them would be shoulder wearable, but I was thinking as you do. I even made up a little info graphic based on measurements, see below (l to r Broadway, Beaumont, Baxter, Soft, Classic):

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The Soft Satchel and Beaumont looked like they could be worn on the shoulder, but without measurements it's hard to tell.
 
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Hi, I recently bought a Soft Satchel 4060 (a bit larger than 4055). When it arrives, I'll get back to you with strap info that might be a useful comparison. BTW - do you have a catalog photo of the 4060? Thanks
 
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Here you go. Strap drops 8", 5" and 2" to the top of the bag from left to right. These are Soft, Broadway and Baxter. I can barely wear the soft satchel on my shoulder with only 2" gap from my arm pit to the top of the bag. I would think the strap drop would be bigger on the 4060 but I don't think I have one in my possession to measure. Btw, that black soft satchel was mine. As you can see I replaced it with a red one! [emoji7][emoji16]IMG_20190409_163133657.jpg
 
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houseof999 said:
Here you go. Strap drops 8", 5" and 2" to the top of the bag from left to right. These are Soft, Broadway and Baxter. I can barely wear the soft satchel on my shoulder with only 2" gap from my arm pit to the top of the bag. I would think the strap drop would be bigger on the 4060 but I don't think I have one in my possession to measure. Btw, that black soft satchel was mine. As you can see I replaced it with a red one! [emoji7][emoji16]View attachment 4399142
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Ha, so funny! I found that on google. It's still the first pic that pops up when I search. Which do you find yourself wearing more, the Soft or the Baxter? Are they comparable in body size?
 
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hetha2001 said:
Ha, so funny! I found that on google. It's still the first pic that pops up when I search. Which do you find yourself wearing more, the Soft or the Baxter? Are they comparable in body size?
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I haven't washed any of these so I don't carry any of these yet. I just feel icky if I don't wash them before using them. I did carry the black one after I rehabbed it and I think because of its shape you can fit a lot of stuff in it. I only carry keys, wallet, phone and a coin purse.
 
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houseof999 said:
I haven't washed any of these so I don't carry any of these yet. I just feel icky if I don't wash them before using them. I did carry the black one after I rehabbed it and I think because of its shape you can fit a lot of stuff in it. I only carry keys, wallet, phone and a coin purse.
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My soft satchel arrived & it's beautiful. Even though it's the larger size, the strap drop is the same as the smaller soft satchel.
I know this isn't the rehab thread, but can you recommend a tried & true rehab process & products? There are so many opinions out there, but it seems you must do a lots of rehab, so you have lots of 1st hand experience. Thanks!
 
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DL Harper said:
My soft satchel arrived & it's beautiful. Even though it's the larger size, the strap drop is the same as the smaller soft satchel.
I know this isn't the rehab thread, but can you recommend a tried & true rehab process & products? There are so many opinions out there, but it seems you must do a lots of rehab, so you have lots of 1st hand experience. Thanks!
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Oh I haven't done enough as some people have here. I recommend reading the thread below. Everything I do I learned in there.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/
 
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