The History of The Leather Satchel, From Romans to Leather School Bags to the High Street
Posted in Leather Bags, vintage fashion on 08/25/2010 10:57 am by hannah
A Scaramanga Vintage Style Leather Satchel
The leather satchel has been around for centuries as a means of carrying stuff - it even crops up in Roman times under the name of Loculus which literally means ‘little place’ in Latin. Used by Roman Legionaries, these satchels would probably have been used to store rations and personal belongings, and were carried as part of a Legionary’s luggage.
However, for carrying stuff is one thing, but the leather satchel only really came into the fashion limelight in the 17th century when it became a popular fashion accessory for the first time.