Dooney & Bourke bags sold for between $200-$380 in the 1980s and 1990s which invited knock offs and fakes to flood the market. But it only takes a few seconds to spot the difference in materials, workmanship and feel of the great Dooney & Bourke handbags, briefcases, totes, wallets and other items in the All Weather Collection.
To help, authentic Dooney & Bourke items have some identifying features. Note that in the early 1980's before the AWL (All Weather Leather) bags went into production, the Equestrian bags, for example, were made of wonderful bridle leather but it was NOT waterproof. Also those early bags, because they were not AWL bags, did not have the Duck Leather seal or the Brass Duck fob as these signify the waterproof aspects - like water shedding from a duck's feathers. So bear that in mind as you shop for authentic bags. There are some absolutes but some anomalies along the way also. To the best of my knowledge and by researching in my vintage Dooney & Bourke catalog collection, here's the scoop.
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Early AWL bags (early 1980s) usually will have: | |
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Look for the serial number and guarantee card. While the label’s vintage bags will not have this, all newer Dooney & Bourke bags should have a guarantee card with every purchase. This card includes a one-year satisfaction guarantee, a promise of authentication, and a serial number. Flip the tag over. On the reverse side is a serial key. This is your Bag ID Number. Log on to the Dooney & Bourke website. (See References) On the product registration page, enter your contact information. Under 'Registration Infomation,' enter your Bag ID Number, Product SKU, and Registration Number. Check Serial Number On Dooney And Bourke Rumi To Jawi Text Converter The Karate Kid Full Movie Download In Hindi 9/19/2019 Red Alert 2 Yuri S Revenge Random Serial. The easiest and surest way to verify you have a bona fide dooney is to look inside. All Dooney handbags come with a tag sewn inside the bag. On one side, the tag will say, 'Dooney and Bourke', and on the other side, an SKU number will be printed. This number tells you the make and color of the bag.
Handbags in the AWL collection (1983-1990s) usually will have: | |
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Dooney & Bourke Bag Trim Designation There are 3 main trim colors on original AWL Dooney & Bourke handbags. © 2013 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information | |
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About Registration Tags
Very early bags have no sewn in cloth regitration tags.
The first sewn-in tags (1983-1984) were fairly large green rectangles sewn flat into the bag that said:
The first sewn-in tags (1983-1984) were fairly large green rectangles sewn flat into the bag that said:
Dooney & Bourke
DB
Made in USA
DB
Made in USA
After 1985, the tags were red, white and blue and were sewn as tabs inside the bag in conjunction with a seam. They say:
Dooney & Bourke, Inc.
Made in USA
and they have a registration number on the back.
Made in USA
and they have a registration number on the back.
Some more recent bags (1990s) have been manufactured in the US but assembled elsewhere, such as Costa Rica. Those bags have red, white and blue sewn-in tags that say Dooney & Bourke Inc. but the tag does not say Made in USA. Instead there is often a (leather or cloth) tag underneath the red, white and blue tag that says where the bag was assembled such as the example above which shows a blue cloth tag that says 'Assembled in Costa Rica.
In these assembled-overseas bags, there is a registration number on the back of the red, white and blue tag and the letter it stars with indicates the country where the bag was assembled.
C indicates Costa Rica
H, J, K and L indicate China
I indicates Italy
M indicates Mexico.
H, J, K and L indicate China
I indicates Italy
M indicates Mexico.
This registration tag system was used when Dooney & Bourke was producing a limited amount of collections. As the company got larger, it no longer assigned individual registration numbers to each bag.
Tags removed or snipped? Often we will see tags that are snipped or partially or completely torn out of the bags. If a tag is snipped but is mostly still there, it probably indicates that the bag was sold at an outlet store - it is likely authentic but might have been an overstock or slightly imperfect bag. If a tag is completely ripped out, leaving only a few red and white threads, I am always suspicious. Such bags might be authentic but it would be difficult to authenticate them without a registration number.
Since there are so many knock-off designer bags out there, it pays to do a little homework before you buy. We only sell authentic Dooney & Bourke leather handbags. We feel Dooney & Bourke bags from the 1980s and 1990s are the best bags you can find. They are extremely high quality, made in USA, registered bags.
Drop Length. Crossover 19 0 11. Go here to find out what drop length means and how we measure it.
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10 inches | |
7 inches | |
3 1/4 inches | |
Bag | |
Piping (trim) | |
TAG: Red, white and blue 'Dooney & Bourke' sewn inside? | |
SERIAL NUMBER | |
ALL WEATHER LEATHER DUCK SEAL? | |
BRASS FOB; TYPE | |
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21 inches at longest 17 1/2 inches at shortest (using holes punched by previous owner) | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Inside | |
Outside | 1 slip on front with gusset sides and flap with arrowhead toggle closure 1 slip on back |
Top zipper | |
7.5 | |
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Normal wear may include lightening or darkening of leather, light scuffing on corners, light scratches and tarnish on brass fittings. | - Less than normal wear - Light stains on inside of flap (photo) - Someone punched 3 extra holes in strap (photo) |
ORIGINAL RETAIL PRICE | |
PRICE to USA ( Write for quote outside USA ) | $135 (US shipping included) |
Check Serial Number On Dooney And Bourke Handbags
Zipper top.
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Three extra holes have been punched in the strap.