Location June 1949:

David Stair, Inc.
Jacqueline Modes Bags
6 West 32nd Street
New York City

"Handbag Buyer" June 1949, page 8

1950s
The HANDBAGS column of the February 1950 issue of "Handbags and Fashion Accessories," page 70, hints that perhaps this indepentent business didn't go well.

Stair Takes Elmore Affiliation

David Stair, well known in the handbag industry as a manufacturer for many years, has now become affiliated with Elmore Leather Goods Corporation of Boston as general sales manager, with offices and showroom at 347 Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Mr. Stair is also styling the line, which, he adds, will specialize in genuine calf bags, both soft and tailored, to retail around $7.95.

Handbags column of "Handbags and Fashion Accessories" February 1950, page 77.

Casten with Dorian Handbags

Leonard Casten, formerly associated with David Stair, is now with Dorian Handbags DorianBagsInc in a sales capacity.

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