Mark Cross 1845 Vintage Canvas and Leather Zebra Stripe Bag

If you don't know about the Mark Cross company here is some history. Mark W. Cross & Co. was established in Boston in 1845 by Henry W. Cross, who affectionately named the company after his only son. Cross founded the company based upon a single mission: to create the finest leather goods for the horse and buggy rider. In the late 1800s, the company was acquired by Patrick Murphy, who was instrumental in expanding the Mark Cross brand. In 1921, Patrick’s son, Gerald Murphy, and his wife Sara moved to Cap d’Antibes and established themselves in Villa America. They entertained many celebrated characters of the Lost Generation; Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Cole Porter, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. By 1934, Gerald officially took over the Mark Cross brand. He expanded the offering to include luggage, cigarette cases, pet accessories and evening bags. Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary Rear Window featured the first ever product placement in a film: Grace Kelly presents her case to Jimmy Stewart, claiming ‘it’s a Mark Cross overnight case- compact, but ample enough'. Mark Cross was re-established in 2011 and now produces pieces in the same Italian ateliers as the celebrated originals. The current collections are inspired by the extensive Mark Cross archives, a dedication to fine craftsmanship and excellent leathers, devoid of excess hardware and logos. The bag up for same is gently used in very good condition. Minor wear on the brass and inside. the outside is beautiful!