{"product_id":"vintage-wwii-era-u-s-mail-leather-postal-carrier-messenger-bag-heavy-duty-leather-bona-allen","title":"Vintage WWII-Era U.S. Mail Leather Postal Carrier \/ Messenger Bag – Heavy-Duty Leather – Bona Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage WWII-Era U.S. Mail Leather Postal Carrier \/ Messenger Bag – Heavy-Duty Leather – Bona Allen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is a vintage, heavy-duty leather U.S. Mail postal carrier or messenger bag with an incredible, well-worn appearance and plenty of vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis large leather bag features a dark, heavily weathered patina, a substantial construction, and a center strap closure. Bags of this type were used for carrying mail, documents, and official correspondence, and heavy-duty leather postal bags were manufactured during the World War II era for government and military-related use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bona Allen Inc., based in Buford, Georgia, was a major American leather manufacturer and supplied leather goods for government and military use during the WWII era. The construction and style of this bag are consistent with vintage heavy-duty leather postal\/messenger bags from this period; however, we are not claiming specific Bona Allen manufacture or military-issued provenance unless confirmed by markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bag has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavily aged and weathered appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a beautiful dark patina that reflects its age and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeather shows areas of cracking and age-related wear — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplease see photos\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing the original arm\/shoulder strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter closure strap is present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificant surface wear and patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease carefully review all photos for the overall condition and details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a substantial vintage leather bag with a great industrial, military, and postal-history look. It would make an excellent addition to a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII memorabilia, U.S. Postal Service history, vintage leather goods, Americana, or military-related collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the condition, wear, cracking, and missing strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of vintage American history with an incredible aged appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timeless Treasures Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56188450767170,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6569\/1970\/files\/35F9B672-542E-4994-9C09-C223022E2C90.jpg?v=1789586997","url":"https:\/\/timelesstreasureshub.com\/products\/vintage-wwii-era-u-s-mail-leather-postal-carrier-messenger-bag-heavy-duty-leather-bona-allen","provider":"Timeless Treasures Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}