Inspecting a Used or Vintage Leather Briefcase Before Buying
A checklist for inspecting a used or vintage leather briefcase: mould, dry rot, cracked folds, corroded hardware and tired stitching, with sources.
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American-Made Leather Briefcases: Four Makers and the Tanneries Behind Them
Where American-made leather briefcases come from: Frank Clegg in Massachusetts, WaterField in San Francisco, Marcellino NY and the tanneries behind them.
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Will a 16-Inch Laptop Fit in a Leather Briefcase? Measuring Before Buying
A 16-inch laptop measures 14.01 by 9.77 inches. How to check a leather briefcase's interior, gusset and padding so the machine fits
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A .357 Magnum Round in Ballistic Fabric and the NIJ Levels Behind It
A photo of a .357 Magnum round stopped in ballistic fabric, and a plain account of what NIJ Level IIIA, now called
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Franklin 2025: Red Medium Briefcase
Franklin 2025 in medium: a red leather briefcase with a brass hook closure, brass rings, a dark top handle and a shoulder
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Achilles 43.8: Black and Natural Straps
Achilles 43.8 in black leather with two natural leather straps, a chrome knuckle handle and a square lock at the center. A
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