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Vintage Dofan leather bag - help determining if it's really exotic?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by TeamSparkleVintage, Feb 2, 2021.

  1. TeamSparkleVintage

    TeamSparkleVintage Registered Guest

    Hi everyone - I have this adorable little bag that I picked up at a thrift store years and years ago, and am so curious as to if it could be a genuine exotic or embossed piece. The brand is Dofan, and I think it's circa the 40s/50s (possibly 60s?) based upon my research, but wanted to know if anyone else could provide any info on this brand/bag? It looks like they did both real exotic leathers and embossed leather...does anyone have any opinions on if this could be real crocodile, alligator or just embossed?

    Thanks in advance!
     

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    TeamSparkleVintage, Feb 2, 2021
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  2. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    As it looks to be more of a patent leather, I would say embossed. I see 50s or early 60s as far as dating goes.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Feb 3, 2021
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  3. gatco

    gatco VFG Member

    I agree with embossed. I have handled a lot of exotic leathers in my years and this one doesn't seem to have the texture and configuration I would expect.
     
    gatco, Feb 3, 2021
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  4. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yes, it looks too smooth and kind of regular - another vote for embossed! A beautiful bag anyway!
     
    Midge, Feb 3, 2021
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  5. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    It's pretending to be croc, rather than alligator. The dot in each square is typical of crocodile.
     
    Retro Ruth, Feb 3, 2021
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