Ultra Rare Collectible WWII US Military LL Bean Boat Tote Heavy Waxed Canvas Bag
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:563154 | Brand: Unbranded |
| Style: Tote Bag | Material: Canvas |
| UPC: Does not apply |
Ultra Rare Collectible WWII US Military LL Bean Boat Tote Heavy Waxed Canvas Bag. Although it is not marked by LLBean I believe that this bag was made by LL Bean or by the US military under the council of Leon Leonwood Bean, the founder of LL Bean. This bag looks like the original “Toter” bag.“He continued to come up with new outdoor products: the Maine Auto Sweater, designed for duck hunting and automobile riding; the Deer Toter. The Toter, to transport a dead deer more easily; ...the Bean Sandwich Spreader; the Bean chamois shirt; the down vest. In 1944 L.L. Bean introduced its iconic tote, the ‘Ice Carrier’ made of heavy canvas designed to carry ice. It’s now called the Boat and Tote....During World War II, Bean designed military wear, ....” http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/l-l-bean-merchant-of-the-maine-woods/This bag was s made of very THICk canvas that is heavily waxed throughout. The bag stands 19” tall. Not including straps.20” long 9” deep
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
