Old Bag

[Joshhhhh]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forums and I would like to start off by simply asking for some help. I have an old bag I aquired after a friend was going to throw it away. I don't expect it to be worth anything, I mainly would like to know more about it, because it seems like a cool item  ! Thanks in advance!

[sapphire]

Welcome to the forum Joshhhhh!!! (lost count of those h's) 

This is likely the company that made your bag.....quite the history.

http://www.herkertmeisel.com/history.htm

What are the dimensions?  At first it reminded me of a doctor's bag, but the heading of the article states "Manufacturers of  Quality Shoe Sample Cases".

Here's a link to a unnamed vintage salesman's case for comparison......tho ugh this appears wider through the top portion

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78258418/vintage-leather-salesmans-case?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=salesman%26%2339%3Bs+case&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_category=vintage&ga_facet=

[waywardangler]

How does it smell? I have a similar old piece of leather (attache case) that does not have a pleasant leather smell. Not sure if it is the age (about 70 yrs old) or the tanning method used in that era.  It is not musty or moldy just a real funky leather smell. Very thick full grain cowhide. Same color.