Vintage. Original De Martini Globe Canvas Company Messenger Bag.

Custom Bag 14x9 Red and White Stripe White interior Velcro Closure Black strap slight wear on top, and interior discoloration per photos VERY GOOD CONDITION In 1965, Frank De Martini introduced a bag he had made earlier for the phone company to the bicycle messenger industry. Soon bag making began to replace apron, tent, and awning work. Although Frank still made bags for Airborne Air Freight, Columbia Pictures and The New York Subways Advertising Co., most bags became the exclusive domain of bicycle messengers. As the bicycle courier industry grew, his bags gained approval and soon messenger companies took interest. Among the first customers were Coleman Younger, Can Couriers and Meyers Messenger. Through the 70’S messenger bag popularity increased with the continued success of the bicycle courier business. By 1977 companies began requesting exclusive colors. Mobil Messenger, City Cycle, Elite, and Wheelwise all rode with colors specific to their courier shop.  During this time a Globe Canvas bag was the only bike messenger bag readily available to a growing number of bike messengers in New York City. As cities around the world took their cue from New York, De Martini Messengers found their way to Europe and Asia. The 80’S brought many new customers as New Yorkers found value in messenger bags. By 1986 De Martini had expanded the line with two similar but smaller sizes. Most bags were sold direct to individuals in the basement shop at 177 Mott Street.