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January 1955 Location: Companion Bags, Inc. After February 1st, 1955: Handbag News in the April 1942 "Luggage & Leather Goods," page 56 Companion Uses New Fabric "An attractive group of bags has been developed by Companion using "Tackle Twill" a new Skinner fabric woven of cotton and rayon. The material has been cravenetted so that it is water proof, and easily washed or cleaned. The 1950s January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 37 ![]() Thia half page ad, featuring a Fa-cile Frame Fa-cileFasteners, graces page 52 of the same January 1955 issue. ![]() This handsome Lucite trimmed leather bag was part of Companion Bags' spring 1955 line. ![]() Same January issue offers insights into Companion's Spring 1955 offerings on page 49. ![]() Lined patent plastics at $5 "Companion Handbags offers remarkably good value in a group of 24 patent plastic bags, all leather lined, starting at $5.00 retail, in styles to please every taste. At $5.00, 12 styles are shown, including a. boxy bag with soft, deep foldover top, gold framed and covered pouches, adjustable shoulder strap bag, smart deep envelope with base-deep rounded flap, envelope clutch, satchels, wide base fa-cile frame bag and several other roomy smart styles. In the $7.95 retail line-up of nine styles, a satchel with calf covered facile frame top and double handles, is highlighted. This, in a much larger version is the only bag in the collection which retails at $12.95. Two huge bags, one a double-handled pouch, the other a yoke top satchel, are offered in the $10.95 retail group." 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 The 1960s This Lou Taylor LouTaylorInc ad for February points to a link between Companion and Lou Taylor. ![]() Categories: Makers |