The first GLADSTONE from the middle 1980's (below photo on left early R42)
The early Gladstones did NOT have any cloth tags sewn inside
1986 the RWB cloth tag-made in the USA were sewn inside
early R42 Shopping Bag Vintage DB Brass Fob
The Gladstone Collection with the Vintage DB Fob will not have a cloth tag sewn inside.
Note: The Shopping Bag was the first Gladstone and the early style (shown above) did
NOT have any cloth label inside and did NOT have brass feet.
A few years later Dooney & Bourke expanded the line adding the travel styles show below.
R42 R90 R91 R92 R93
Gladstone with the Vintage DB Fob will NOT have any tag inside!
Gladstones with the Brass Duck Fob with have the RWB Made in the USA tag inside
All the Gladstones were made in the USA!
The R42 has long handles (no shoulder strap)
H 14" x L 12" x W 5"
The R90 has a plain leather 18" drop length shoulder strap dog hooks no pad & strap is not adjustable!)
H 9" x L 11" x W 7"
The R91 has a plain leather 18" drop length shoulder strap dog hooks with pad & strap is not adjustable!)
H 10" x L 13" x W 7"
The R92 has a plain leather 18" drop length shoulder strap dog hooks with pad & strap is not adjustable!)
H 16" x L 17" x W 10"
The R93 has a adjustable leather 24" drop length shoulder strap dog hooks with pad (very heavy strap)
H 14" x L 22" x W 10.50"
The straps for the GLADSTONE line has the Dog Leash Clips that connect to the D rings
NOT THE BUTTON STYLE STRAPS used for most of the handbags!
1996 catalog page photo
R42 Shopping Bag $330.00 (top)
R92 Carry-On $735.00
R91 Medium Satchel $390.00
R90 Small Satchel $350.00
R93 Duffel Bag $780.00
The Gladstone Pad Lock with the Dooney & Bourke name engraved in the brass!
I purchased the last 2 from Dooney & Bourke for $10.00 each! What a DEAL!
I purchased the last 2 from Dooney & Bourke for $10.00 each! What a DEAL!
RWB Label Made in the USA
In 1986 Dooney & Bourke changed their cloth label to the traditional Red
White Blue with MADE IN THE USA below their name.
White Blue with MADE IN THE USA below their name.
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Guide created: 10/22/07 (updated 10/20/09)


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