Vintage Dartmouth Alumni Colleges Abroad travel/weekender bag made in the USA by Bearse Manufacturing Co. of Chicago.
Classic navy vinyl carryall featuring large Dartmouth crest graphics, white piping, reinforced structured base, dual carry handles, and removable/adjustable shoulder strap hardware.
Likely dating to the late 1960s–1970s era and possibly associated with Dartmouth alumni travel or study abroad programs.
The reinforced structured base gives the bag a substantial carryall feel ideal for books, documents, travel, or overnight use.
An excellent vintage Ivy League piece with strong preppy, dark academia, collegiate Americana, heritage travel, campus core, and old money aesthetic appeal.
Approximate Measurements:
Bottom Length: approx. 12.5"
Bottom Width: approx. 6.5"
Height: approx. 14.5"
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age. Appears to have been unused and carefully stored for many years. Interior is exceptionally clean and graphics remain bright and crisp. Minor storage/scuff wear primarily to bottom/base area from age and storage. Material shows some wrinkling/compression consistent with long-term storage. Handles, piping, zipper, and hardware remain in very nice condition. No tears, holes, or significant cracking observed. Reinforced structured base remains intact.
Details:
Dartmouth Alumni Colleges Abroad
Bearse Manufacturing Co.
Chicago, Illinois
Made in USA
Vintage Original
Keywords: Ivy League, Preppy, Dark Academia, Collegiate Americana, Heritage Travel, Old Money Aesthetic, Campus Core, Academic Travel, Retro Weekender, Vintage Collegiate, Americana Style, Travel Carryall, University Bag, 1960s 1970s Style.