Oh, if this one could talk it would give you endless stories of the Chicago doctor that continued to make house calls right up to his death. How many children came into this world and how many other souls left it with this bag nearby? We can't give you the doctor's name but he practiced in Chicago for many years. 

The top of the line in doctor bags, a Schell Emdee with beautifully supple leather and solid brass hardware. We traced the patent number and it was registered in 1942. The bag is made of top grain cowhide that is still in excellent condition. Everything is original, we've only cleaned it and treated the leather. The lock is very high quality and is solid brass. Two large divided compartments with snap-lock covers are inside, one set on each side. An adjustable leather strap with several loops for holding bottles and instruments is in the bottom of the bag. We've left just enough bruises on the bag to show its age. Schell made the very best doctor bags using very good leather and solid brass hardware. One design feature in particular that made their bags so long-lasting - their method of mounting the handles with brass ends connected to brass rings instead of leather-to-metal as other bag makers did. This bag would make an excellent gift for a serious collector or a med student (one we sold went to a doctor in California who is now using it to make house calls!). Doctor bags have  become a very collectable item and good ones are becoming very hard to find. Even if you could find a new one of this quality it would cost you a lot more and it wouldn't have such a background.  Just email us at TreasuredChests@oldtrunks.com or give us a call, toll-free at 1-877-653-8786 and we'll have it on its way to you within hours.

Dimensions: 17" wide x 8" deep (front to back) x 12" tall. 8 lbs.

Price: $249

History: This bag dates back to the 1940s. We found it near Gary, IN.

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Please note the following item number: Item #SI-07-09 (Doctor Bag).
 

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