Dooney & Bourke Horseshoe Handbags
Before I learned that this line of bags was officially called the "Horseshoe" bag, I referred to them as Snaffle bags.
That's because they have a characteristic front closure that looks like
a D-ring snaffle bit ring.
Original Ad from 1985
The ad reads as follows:
Dooney & Bourke Horseshoe Bag
Dooney & Bourke introduces the Horseshoe Bag - a classic new style in the All-Weather Leather Handbag Collection.
Made of our exclusive water-repellent All Weather Leather, the Horseshoe Bag features a distinctive solid brass closure, supple glove leather trim, large outside pockets in front and back and an inside zippered pocket.
In two sizes:R57 Large (H 8 1/2" L 10 1/2" W 4 1/2") $360
R69 Small (H 7 1/2" L 8" W 3") $155
and sixteen colors.
Dooney
& Bourke, Inc.
PO Box 841
Regent St. S.
Norwalk, CT 06856