This design
of bag has been used in the transportation of mail and goods by numerous types of messengers, including Pony Express riders, postal workers, messengers on
foot (especially in ancient times), and bicycle couriers. Some Royal Mail carriers in the United Kingdom currently use large messenger bags to
deliver mail in lieu of a postbag.
The design of the modern messenger bag traces its origin to the utility lineman's bag of the 1950s
made by De Martini Globe Canvas
Company, which was founded by Frank De Martini and run with his two daughters,
Kathleen and Marge. The bags originally allowed lineman to carry necessary
tools within easy reach while climbing utility
poles.
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