2010s L.L. Bean Boat & Tote

Maker: L.L.Bean
Model: Boat and Tote – Open-Top
Material: Heavy-duty cotton canvas

Time Period: 2010 – 2020s

Original Purpose & Usage:

Originally designed in 1944, the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote bag was intended for hauling blocks of ice. Its thick canvas and reinforced seams made it suitable for heavy loads. Over time, it became a multi-use staple. The bag was later rebranded as the “Boat and Tote” and offered in various sizes and colors, with the option to add a custom monogram. 

Globe Sportswear is a skate and streetwear brand from Australia, known worldwide for shoes, clothing, and boards designed for skateboarders and the youth street culture around them.

In the mid-1990s, Globe launched its own skate footgear, expanding rapidly through sponsorship of top pros like Chet Thomas, Rodney Mullen, and later Mark Appleyard and David Gonzales.

This item in particular was likely given to an employee of Globe Sportwear, as it features large embroidery with the brands logo on the front panel.

Above is a photocopy scan from one of Globe’s advertisements likely from the 1990s to 2000s

Source: https://globecorporate.com/timeline/dont-get-them-wet/

MEASUREMENTS*

Width | 17.5”
Sleeve | 14”

*please see measurements for accurate sizing