Satchel for letter carriers

1920 - 1950

The flap of the leather satchel opened to reveal an interior with a leather divider spanning three-quarters of the length and attached laterally. The flexible leather and two pleats on the front created a roomy interior. A leather strap with six holes riveted to the lower center of the flap secured to the buckle, which was riveted on the lower front. Both sides had a narrow strip of leather riveted near the rim for reinforcement. The bottom and sides are joined by rivets and stitching. The satchel was carried by a shoulder strap attached to the two D-rings secured to the back by leather strips.