Location July 1947:

Elite Leather Goods Co.
Sam Saltz
347 Fifth Ave.
Room 1401
New York

Boston Main Office & Factory
55 Bedford St.
Boston, Mass.

Elite Handbags were featured in this full page ad for Evans Leathers in the April 1942 Luggage & Leather Goods, page 41.

July 1947 "Handbags Illustrated," page 51 display ad

Display ad "Handbag Buyer" June 1949, page 48

The 1950s

Display ad "Handbags and Fashion Accessories" February 1950, page 83.

HANDBAGS OF SUPERB QUALITY EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND SMART STYLING

Display ad "Handbags & Accessories" October 1955, page 44

a shopper stopper!
Large handbag fashion in superb CALF

Your best bet for holiday volume selling! A stunning style made of the finest Calf with smart shell handle to match. Beautiful interior . . . and roomy enough to hold all of milady's necessities with ease. Colors: Black, Brown, Navy Avocado, Red, Brier. Coffee Toffee. "Handbags & Accessories" October 1955, page 44

Show this handbag to your customers as a finishing touch to almost any town or country ensemble, and you're sure to create sales. Genuine leather in Black, Brown, Navy and Brier. #732, $90 dz.

(Handbags & Accessories December 1955, page 48)

Display ad June 1956 Handbags & Accessories, page 72

Display ad Handbags & Accessories December 1959, page 55

Our new square shape in calf. With front tab, handle and set-off with rich golden bar frame. Inside zipper and heavy faille lining. No. 901 at $90.00 dozen in black, brown, nary, red, briar and grey.
ELITE LEATHER GOODS CO. 347 Fifth Avenue, New York 55 Bedford Street, Boston

The 1960s

February 1961 Handbags & Accessories, page 44

Display ad June 1961 Handbags & Accessories, page 65

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