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The graphic that went with this one is titled “Brown, Red & Brass: Colors of the Alfred Wallace 2251”. It names the whole palette. A brown English bridle leather slim case, red inside and out where it counts, and brass for everything that moves.
A lab needs a microscope to spot corrected grain. Here is how to tell full-grain from corrected-grain leather in a shop: pores, pattern, bend and tag.
A red English bridle leather square case with a rivet lock, yellow cross stitched edges and a smooth, naturally lined inside like a wood case, for paint tools.
A red English bridle leather mini case with a chrome knuckle handle, golden suede lining and a round chrome lock, hand saddle stitched to order in New York.
The Woodhull 4756 is a hand dyed natural veg tan briefcase, 16 x 12 x 4 inches, with cross straps, Cobra quick-release locks and an unlined interior.
The Habermas 1057 in Australian nut and natural leather, lined in Italian calf suede, with photos from the bench of the stitched latch strap and flap patch.
One composite teaching day, hour by hour, and what it asks of a briefcase: weight limits, straps, laptop room, flat paper and daily wear.