This is the oldest Dooney & Bourke catalog that I have. There is no date on it but it does say Volume IV on the front.
From the models inside and the pricing note on the order form, it seems like it was printed in July 1987.
These are the colors and their names from 1987 – as you read the color names, note that the second photo should be next to the first one………..so………….
In the first photo the top two are Ivy and Rouge
then in the second photo, the top two are Wheat and Olive Brown.
And so on………..
I hope this is of interest and is helpful.
Paula
Vintage Dooney & Bourke 
This is the bag I own! I would love to learn more about it. I’m very curious to know whether or not my bag is from 1987. If I am carrying a bag nine years older than I am, my mind will be blown.
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Search this blog for the Cavalry Body Bag and look at our website here http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/CV/Dooney-Bourke-CV.htm
Paula
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Great information! I’ve had trouble telling the difference between fir, ivy, and khaki green, but this helps a lot. Bone and white are still really close, to my eye. Thank you!
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My pleasure and hope to scan more pages as time allows. Paula
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Love your page and blog! So glad I found it.
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I would like to see the Vintage backpacks come back I had one 1994 and I’m looking for another one
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We have quite a few you can browse through here
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/BP/Dooney-Bourke-BP.htm
Paula
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