Vintage Dr Seuss messenger bag

This is a vintage Dr. Seuss denim messenger bag from the late 1990s or early 2000s.
Key Features:
• Material: Denim fabric with red piping and a red nylon strap.
• Design:
• Front flap features a large blue star with “Dr. Seuss™” embroidered in red.
• Embroidered characters: The Cat in the Hat (left) and The Cat in the Hat with Thing 1 and Thing 2 (right), riding a yellow creature (possibly the Grinch’s dog Max in a playful style).
• Top of the flap has alternating red and blue embroidered stars.
• Style: Small messenger/crossbody bag, likely marketed for children or collectors.
• Brand: Officially licensed Dr. Seuss merchandise (note the trademark ™ symbol).
• Condition in photo: Shows light wear (faint stains, faded denim), suggesting it’s used but well-preserved vintage.
Era & Rarity:
• Produced during a wave of Dr. Seuss-themed apparel and accessories in the late ’90s/early 2000s.
• Not mass-produced today — collectible item for Dr. Seuss or Y2K nostalgia fans.