February 1942 Luggage & Leather Goods full page ad (page 45) for Du Pont "Fabrikoid," it's Pyroxylin-coated and impregnated fabric.

"Saddle Finish "Fabrikoid"* by Du Pont.. . IN KEEPING WITH the style trend to Americana, Du Pont brings you a real American "Saddle" in simulated leather finish. Both of the colors available are authentic as a Western saddle, American as a cowboy. And both "American Saddle" and "Jersey Cream Saddle" have all the handsome durability of 4800 Quality "Fabrikoid"—the material identified with better values in handbags. Send for working samples.
"Fabrikoid" is Du Pout's registered trade mark for its pyroxylin-coated and impregnated fabric. K. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO. (INC.), "FABRIKOID" DIVISION, EMPIRE STATE BLDC.,N. Y. C."

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