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What is the oldest Hermès bag?

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What is the oldest Hermès bag?
The oldest Hermès bag is the Haut à Courroies or HAC. It debuted in 1900 and has a trapezoidal shape. Originally, the purpose of this first handbag was to carry personal belongings while riding a horse. As a result, the HAC’s design allowed it to easily attach to saddles. Find a variety of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
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Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Brown Box Leather Retourne Top Handle Bag Vintage 1945
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
and sides show some very light surface cracking, which is a common issue with the vintage Hermes bags
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1940s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès vintage blue Tsako
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage bag by HERMÈS : Tsako in leather and canvas Condition : good Made in France Collection
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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Vintage Vanity Case
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...
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1990s European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage crocodile purse, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless 1960s Vintage Hermes crocodile purse .. In great condition. 100% authentic. Width: 10.5
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 Gold
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Large vintage Hermès Birkin bag Condition : good, little marks and stains (see on pictures) Made
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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