Louis Vuitton Marceau Monogram Shoulder Bag/crossbody Vintage-made In 1982

So much to say about this vintage Louis Vuitton Marceau Monogram Shoulder Bag, also frequently referred to as a Messenger Bag due to its vintage design and crossbody style. made in 1982 which makes this bag 42 years old-- WOW what an amazing Vintage piece to have. My favorite part is the original zipper pulls! yes thats correct! an Eclair zipper, a type of hardware commonly found on vintage Louis Vuitton bags. breakdown of its significance: Vintage Authentication Marker: Eclair zippers, along with Talon and C&C zippers, were used by Louis Vuitton, especially during the period when The French Company had a licensing agreement to produce Louis Vuitton items for the North American market (approximately 1976-1991). The presence of an Eclair zipper can be a strong indicator of a vintage and authentic.. Louis Vuitton Monogram coated canvas, known for its durability, accented with cowhide leather trim and brass hardware, adjustable shoulder strap for versatile wear (shoulder or crossbody), features a main compartment with zip pocket , exterior flat pocket for easy access to essentials. Callouts--overall beautiful vintage condition. inside- clean to the touch, no sticky-- signs of wear and an ink mark shown in picture. outside- corners signs of wear, "tape" or cloth part of zipper has parts that are starting to separate. I personally choose not to change it, I appreciate the vintage zipper. Any cobbler can change if you choose too. measures-13"L 12"W 5"D 17"drop