If the serial number starts with H is was assembled in CHINA! If the serial number starts with C is was assembled in COSTA RICA! (traditional cloth tag sewn inside will read DOONEY & BOURKE, INC. MADE IN THE USA the serial number will start with A or B.
The first letter of the serial number indicates the country of origin. Click to expand.Dooney serial numbers are random and unique, unlike the current Coach which indicate date codes and style numbers.