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Main.MarkayBagInc HistoryHide minor edits - Show changes to markup November 09, 2011, at 11:45 AM
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Glorious examples from 10 prominant makers illustrated the article "New textures give new faces to casual bags for fall" on pages 14-15 of the August 1956 issue of "Handbags & Accessories." Markay's contribution:
"BEAVER GRAINED PLASTIC traveller has covered frame, hinged hardware. Tweed grained plastic contrasts with calf grained plastic trim. Both styles from Markay, 15 E. 32nd St." November 08, 2011, at 08:21 AM
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Fall 1956 Markey Bags in the "Cestial" line are presented on the inside cover of "Handbags & Accessories" August 1956 issue. to:
Fall 1956 Markey Bags in the "Celestial" line are presented on the inside cover of "Handbags & Accessories" August 1956 issue. Changed lines 139-140 from:
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Introducing "Celestial" by Markay November 08, 2011, at 08:15 AM
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Fall 1956 Markey Bags in the "Cestial" line are presented on the inside cover of "Handbags & Accessories" aUGUST 1956 issue. to:
Fall 1956 Markey Bags in the "Cestial" line are presented on the inside cover of "Handbags & Accessories" August 1956 issue. November 08, 2011, at 08:15 AM
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Leather lined to retail about $5.00 (That's $39.65 in 2010 dollars) to:
Leather lined to retail about $5.00 (That's $39.65 in 2010 dollars) November 08, 2011, at 08:14 AM
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Fall 1956 Markey Bags in the "Cestial" line are presented on the inside cover of "Handbags & Accessories" aUGUST 1956 issue.
Introducing "Cestial" by Markay Leather lined to retail about $5.00 (That's $39.65 in 2010 dollars) November 16, 2008, at 10:26 AM
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A. J. BOWS & CO. AJBowsCo \\ November 13, 2008, at 09:19 PM
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The same format half page ad in "Handbags and Fashion Accessories" February 1950, page 16 shows expanded representation in Chicago and Los Angeles.
CHICAGO SALESROOM November 08, 2008, at 11:05 AM
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Los Angeles Salesroom: JOHN J. ASPELL, 607 So. Hill St., Los Angeles. Cal. November 08, 2008, at 11:03 AM
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The same October 1955 issue includes this half page ad on page 29.
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Bags for Spring 1956 were presented on January 3, 1956 by agreement as a member of the National Authority for the Ladies Handbag Industry. 1956NationalAuthorityMembers October 30, 2006, at 03:27 PM
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Location August 1942: October 30, 2006, at 03:25 PM
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Full page ad August 1942 "Luggage & Leather Goods," page 39
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This full page ad opened the June 1961 "Handbags & Accessories," page 1. October 14, 2006, at 10:43 AM
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Thsi full page ad opened the June 1961 "Handbags & Accessories," page 1.
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Full page ad January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 49 features Markay's Ocatgonal Piccadilly box bag. For more on Resproid see ResproidResproInc to:
Full page ad January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 49 features Markay's Octagonal Piccadilly box bag. For more on Resproid see ResproidResproInc Added lines 102-105:
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Full page ad January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 49 features Markay's Ocatgonal Piccadilly box bag. For more on Resproid see ResproidResproInc October 11, 2006, at 12:03 PM
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Full page ad January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 49. For more on Resproid see ResproidResproInc October 11, 2006, at 12:02 PM
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Full page ad January 1954 Handbags & Accessories, page 41. For more on Resproid see ResproidResproInc September 08, 2006, at 12:52 PM
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Half page ad "Handbag Buyer" June 1949, page 8
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Display ad on page 56 of the same issue.
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"Beauty on a Budget" in July 1947 Handbags Illustrated cited this Markay broadcloth bag as an example on page 46. Style 965 retailed for $3.00 and came in black, brown, green and wine.
"Shirred delight in lustrous Botany broadcloth. Almost looks as though it could purr, doesn't it? Softly manipulated side folds and top zipper provide plenty of room for feminine gear, et al. Markay Bags" February 27, 2006, at 02:11 PM
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Location February 1961: Markay Bags Inc.\\15 East 32nd St. February 27, 2006, at 02:09 PM
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page 41 February 1961 Handbags & Accessories
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The Spring 1952 Markay line included this charming bag whose shape seems strangely before its time. (Luggage & Leather Goods, December 1951, page 56)
"PSEUDO PIGSKIN trims a neat little Madagascar framed satchel. Bag has tab and lock closing, plastic lining and inside zipper pocket. Budget price at Markay." December 01, 2005, at 02:44 PM
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The variety of designs offered by Markay is demonstrated by yet another example on page 15 of the same issue. This style, called the Piccadilly, and is covered in Resproid, another textured vinyl product.
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Page 13 of the same issue tells us Markay used frames by William Pierro Co. of New York.
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Markay Handbags used products made by Sommers Fabrics Corporation this case a black patent vinyl. The Sommers location is the same as 1954, but the company appears to have changed its name SommersPlasticProducts, (January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 11) November 01, 2005, at 02:16 PM
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Page 42 of the same issue features two dollar bags, one in suedecloth with a carved wood frame, the other in vinyl.
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Also included on page 44 is this tidbit about the line.
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The same bags was also featured in Markay's display ad on the inside cover.
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The March 1955 issue of Handbags & Accessories featured an extensive article on the new palstics being used in handbag design. This Markay bag on page 11 was a good example of th 50's tote. to:
The March 1955 issue of Handbags & Accessories featured an extensive article on the new plastics being used in handbag design. This Markay bag on page 11 was a good example of the 50's tote. 1955Plastics September 13, 2005, at 08:59 AM
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The March 1955 issue of Handbags & Accessories featured an extensive article on the new palstics being used in handbag design. This Markay bag on page 11 was a good example of th 50's tote.
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1936 Address Markay Bags, Inc. Display ad from the August 1936 issue of Luggage & Leather Goods, page 67
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Chicago: 36 So. State Street Los Angeles: 607 So. Hill Street to:
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1954 Address Markay Bags Inc. 15 East 32nd Street New York 16, NY Chicago: 36 So. State Street Los Angeles: 607 So. Hill Street |
