Vintage Morris Moskowitz Tweed Doctor-Style Handbag Taupe Leather Trim 2 Pockets

This is a rare vintage handbag. I’ve yet to be able to find another for sale. The exterior condition is excellent for the tweed and leather trim. The interior leather lining does have several pen marks, see photos. This is a beautiful bag with two pockets. One on the outside and one on the inside. The Morris Moskowitz company received numerous awards such as the Schiffli Fashion Award in 1957, and 1960’s Lord and Taylor Award for creative contributions by American designers, as well as a Hutzler Bros. with special commendation that same year. In 1981, MM received the Dallas Apparel Mart’s Flying Colors Awards in the category of accessories for bags and belts boasting the highest quality in leather and workmanship. A 1961 article in the trade publication Handbags & Accessories, in its “Veterans of the Industry” section, shares that Moskowitz’s focus was on creating bags of different materials, with the idea that it is the fabric that “commands the shape of the handbag.” This is exemplified in The Vintage Purse Museum’s collection of Moskowitz bags, which are all different in fabric and shape. MM handbags also represent the needs of the clientele, whether used as a daily handbag, to complement an outfit or wear for a special occasion. https://vintagepursegallery.blogspot.com/2020/08/special-post-article-about-morris.html?m=1#:~:text=He%20became%20a%20showroom%20manager,balance%20from%20his%20sister%20Shirley.