Manon
"Glorious Necessities You Can't Live Without"
Manon Handbags, Inc.
NYC, USA, '40s-'70s
Address:
Manon Handbags, Inc.
50 Court Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Specialty: chic, exquisite exotics often crafted in West Germany or France.
Signature features: sleek design, premium leathers, outstanding quality and elaborate styling accentuated by the elements of equestrian motif.
Sold by: upscale boutiques and department stores including Bonwit Teller, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Mark: Manon.
Illustration: Manon crocodile handbag ad, Bergdorf Goodman, Vogue 1962.
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