This auction is for a vintage purse from Furst & Mooney from the early 80s. leather straps show some wear as do the bottom leather corners, fading and such. The body is black canvas and the large front pocket has a flap that closes with a long leather tie, the flap is covered with various skins - look like alligator, lizard and snake. Excerpt from NY Times Jan, 1981 article- "Fresh Handbag Ideas After so many tailored handbags in neutral colors, the ones labeled Furst & Mooney are a welcome change. Janice Mooney, who designs them, and her partner, Ronald Furst, who oversees manufacturing, are turning out very pretty fresh handbag ideas. Their designs are usually envelopes done in patchwork of several leathers, especially snakeskin and alligator, in a medley of colors. The Art Nouveau flowers and scrolls in pastels are wonderfully springlike, while the geometrics ". still in good condition. approx 16" long, 12" tall, 4" deep, straps have a 9" drop (I am selling some other purses, clothing and shoes. I love to combine shipping so please let me know if you want to wait and combine your purchases, do not pay any invoice until you are all done)
I accept paypal, money order or check and I charge actual shipping, (I mail domestic mail every day and I mail international packages one time per week) please check calculator for the exact amount. I always refund any overcharge on shipping. (calculator will give priority postage amount) SMOKE AND PET FREE HOME
A QUICK NOTE ABOUT ME: Hi, I am very picky about what I sell and thoroughly inspect each item. And even though I am not a retailer, if for some reason I have overlooked a flaw and you feel that the item was misrepresented, then I will give you a full refund. I am sorry but I cannot give a full refund if something is the wrong color or does not fit right but I will try to work something out with you. My hope is that you find something that you really like, if not then please give me the opportunity to work it out.
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