Vintage COACH ‘SKINNY TOTE’ Bonnie Cashin MOCHA Leather Purse PRE-CREED ~ 9546


Vintage COACH ‘SKINNY TOTE’ Bonnie Cashin MOCHA Leather Purse PRE-CREED ~ 9546

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Vintage COACH ‘SKINNY TOTE’ Bonnie Cashin MOCHA Leather Purse PRE-CREED ~ 9546:
$125.00


DETAILS:

This is a Coach Skinny Tote in MOCHA BROWN Leather. There is no creed embossed in this bag, instead it is embossed \"COACH\" (1st embossed Cartouche, pre dates the creed and serial number). The Skinny Tote was eventually assigned Style No. 9546. This is what the 1981 COACH catalog listing says about the Skinny Tote:

“No. 9546 Skinny Tote. $110. Closed tote with mid-length straps can be carried on or off the shoulder. Outside coin purse is leather covered;leather lined. Large extra pocket inside. Brass industrial zipper. Black, Mocha, Tabac, Saddle, Burgundy, Navy, 13 inches

Height: 12 inches

Width: 2 inches

This Kiss Lock Satchel and Tote was the product of Bonnie Cashin\'s kiss lock design and has become Bonnie Cashin\'s signature Coach bag for collectors.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PRE -CREED COACH

Most purchasers of Coach Bags are familiar with the Coach Creed that is usually stamped on the inside of the bag stating \"THIS IS A COACH BAG. IT IS MADE OUT OF A COMPLETELY NATURAL GLOVE TANNED COWHIDE. THE SCARS, SCRATCHES, VEINS AND WRINKLES ARE NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FULL GRAIN LEATHERS\". The information under the creed varies depending on the year the bag was made. However, this creed was not stamped into the bag by Coach until the 1970\'s.

Coach began manufacturing bags in 1941 and from that time through the 1960\'s Coach bags had either a metal identifier tag, or simple impression of the Coach logo, no creed no serial #\'s. This is a pre creed bag. Pre- creed Coach bags were still made in New York City but due to their scarcity they are even more sought after than the Coach bags manufactured in New York City in the 1970\'s and 1980\'s that have the Coach creed stamp and “Made in New York City” stamped under the creed.

“New York City bags” are one of the most sought after Coach products by collectors. Pre-Creed bags are even more sought after primarily because they are scarce. These are some of the highest quality Coach products. \"New York City\" bags were made in the original Coach factory in New York City that operated from the late 1960\'s through the mid 1980\'s. Some, but not all, of the Coach bags produced during this era were designed by the well known American designer Bonnie Cashin. Consequently, when you buy a New York City Coach bag you are buying more than an accessory, you are making a potential investment

CONDITION:

This bag is in very good pre-owned condition and is structurally sound. The bag does have some scratches, discoloration/stains and scuffs from the encounters it has had over the last 50 plus years. The hardware is functional and the stitching and piping are intact. Overall, the exterior of this bag has developed a beautiful patina that gives this bag character! Please see photos for best depiction of the condition of this bag.

There is no Hangtag included with this purse.

IMPORTANT:

The exterior and/or interior may have scuffs, marks, discoloration and other markings due to normal wear and tear. This bags interior and/or exterior may require dusting, cleaning, conditioning and/or polishing (brass)...your preference.

As with all of my listings, all photos are of the original bag (no stock photos)! Please ask all questions prior to purchasing and ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

Please read the description, and view the images carefully. This item is vintage. I will detail any defects in the description. The photographs are extremely detailed for your benefit. If you have a question about the condition of an item, please contact me before purchasing.

Please note: Colors may vary depending upon device.

All items are maintained in a smoke free Environment.

This bag will be shipped in the most secure and economical packaging. If you require larger accommodations, then please message me prior to purchasing.


Vintage COACH ‘SKINNY TOTE’ Bonnie Cashin MOCHA Leather Purse PRE-CREED ~ 9546:
$125.00

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