CHAPMAN

John Chapman Ltd, Carlisle, Cumbria.
FRIENDLY BAGS
Manufacturers of Fine travel and sporting luggage.
Hand Crafted and finished at our workshops in Carlisle, Cumbria, England

 COMPANIONABLE LUGGAGE
Chapman is sold under its own label worldwide. We also design and manufacture collections for special clients and, the names and logos of several well known UK and International companies can be seen on bags that have been crafted here in our workshops in Cumbria.

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the Mosedale Collection

  a range of travel bags from the Mosedale Collection of Travel and Shoulder bags

WE NEED TO EMPHASISE THAT ALL OUR TRAVEL LUGGAGE, SHOULDER BAGS, FISHING BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AS STANDARD IN EITHER
 
    OLIVE GREEN    OR    KHAKI       WITH OUR PAPAYA LEATHER.


THE SAME BAGS are also available in 
  BLACK   ,     RED   ,    NAVY   ,     STONE      with matching WEBBING. These are made to order.

 Alternative LEATHER STRAPPINGS AND TRIMS available are
Old Australian Nut (OAN) a rich dark brown colour and,  Dark Havana (DH) a near Black colour. (please note that the screen colours you may see are advisory only!!!!)


Based on the same high quality materials, as used in the classic Cumberland Collection of Travel and Shoulder bags, incorporating slightly fewer fittings, less leather and different shapes and constructed with fewer pockets.

For that very special present! - Why not ask for a special one-off design of one of these bags in your favourite  colours or materials. Various designs can be made available in your Company house-colours. Take contact with our office staff.

WE APOLOGISE FOR THE QUALITY OF SOME OF THE IMAGES ON THIS WEB PAGE - WE ARE CURRENTLY CREATING NEW IMAGES.

All bags in this range include the following:-
  • Double layered cotton canvas bonded together with natural rubber, the traditional way. This makes the material waterproof
  • Fine leather straps are used
  • 100% cotton webbing shoulder straps are incorporated, which are adjustable
  • Solid brass fittings
  • Every seam is stitched at least twice with heavy duty abrasion resistant threads

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DESCRIPTION
Mosedale SHOULDER BAG 

The Shoulder bag is available in 4 sizes.  All have adjustable shoulder straps made from cotton webbing and with brass fittings - have a brass buckle opening and are available in Olive Green or Khaki. We can also supply Mosedale Range in other colours - Red, Navy, Stone, Black depending on stock materials and against an additional 5 percent for one off manufacture.

Code - MS09 - 9 x 7 x 3 inches, (22.7 x 17.2 x 7.5 cm) has 1 main compartment.

Code - MS10 - 10 x 8 x 3 inches, (25.4 x 22 x 7.5 cm) has 1 main compartment and one full width/height slip pocket inside at rear.

Code - MS12 - 12 x 9.5 x 4 inches, (30.5 x 24 x 10 cm) has 1 main compartment and one full width/height slip pocket inside at rear.

Shown in Khaki colour

Code - MS14 - 14 x 10 x 4 inches, (35.5 x 25.4 x 10 cm) has 1 main compartment and one full width/height slip pocket inside at rear.

DESCRIPTION
The RUCKSACK - MR16
The RUCKSACK
Code - MR16
Measures - 16 x 10 inches

One large compartment and one outside pocket.
Adjustable shoulder strap

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DESCRIPTION
The BROUGH BRIEFCASE
The BROUGH BREIFCASE
Code - BC15
Measures - 15 x 10 x 2.5 inches

One main compartment and two outside pockets.
Wooden strengthener. Non adjustable webbing shoulder strap

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DESCRIPTION
Large COLONIAL - MX20
The COLONIAL is available in two sizes (see MX 16 below)
Code - MX20

Measures - circa 20 x 12 x 8 inches (50.8 x 30.5 x 20.2 cm) at bottom tapering to 4 inches (10 cm) at top. 
i.e. The bag is wedge shaped when looked at from the side!

Ideal day/night tripper bag - serving as a small suitcase.
Both bags feature one main zipped compartment allowing roomy access.
The smaller MX 16 has boxed type front pockets type pockets with buckled flaps.
The MX 20 has 2 roomy Bellows type pockets on the front with buckled flaps.

Both bags have 1 full width slip pocket divided down centre and almost full height. One brass ring on shoulder strap and one on opposite end, side of bag.
Dual purpose, fully adjustable webbing shoulder strap with brass fittings (sewn right around the base of the bag for strength) converts to a comfortable handgrip. * The shoulder strap has a solid brass snap-link on one end. This can be fixed to a ring on the strap for shoulder length or, the strap is doubled back on itself and the snap-link fixed to the ring on the side for hand grip length.
4 Brass feet on base.

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DESCRIPTION
The COLONIAL - MX16
The COLONIAL is available in two sizes (see MX20 above)
Code - MX16. Similar to bag above but has boxed pockets on the front and is dimensionally smaller.

Measures - 16 x 10 x 8 inches (45 x 25.4 x 20.2 cm)  at bottom tapering to 4 inches (10 cm) at top. i.e. The bag is wedge shaped when looked at from the side!

The zipped opening on this bag comes down approx one third each end of the bag making it easy to get into and open up for larger items.

Other Details as above.

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DESCRIPTION
The WAYFARER - VW16
The WAYFARER is similar in shape to THE COLONIAL MX16 shown above. 
Main differences - Narrower straight ends. Adjustable shoulder strap only. Webbing stops at sides. No brass feet.
Code - VW16

Measures - 16 x 10 X 4 inches (45 x 25.4 x 10 cm) even end gusset from top to bottom.

The Wayfarer has 1 main zipped compartment with full length and part round sides brass zip opening. 2 boxed front pockets,  6 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches, (15.2 x 19 x 3.8 cm) with brass buckles.  The full width slip pocket on the back is sewn down the middle to provide 2  pockets and has leather binding along the top.
Adjustable Shoulder strap. JLC logo on back.
A robust shoulder bag as MX16 above, but narrower from front to rear.

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DESCRIPTION
MOSEDALE HOLDALLS (3 SIZES)

The MOSEDALE HOLDALL is available in 3 sizes

All Holdalls incorporate one large main compartment with long brass zip for ease of access.
The ends of the bag fold down after packing and are attached with our clog ball fittings.

All have Leather reinforced corners and comfortable webbing handgrips.
Available in our standard Olive Green, Khaki. Also available subject to materials available in Red, French Navy and Stone

Code - MD15, Measures 15 x 10 x 9 inches (38 x 25.4 x 22.7 cm)
Code - MD18, Shown with flaps up. Measures 18 x 12 x 10 inches (45.7 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm). 
Code - MD21, Measures 21 x 13 x 12 inches (53.3 x 33 x 30.5 cm)
DESCRIPTION
MOSEDALE SUITCASE (2 sizes)
The MOSEDALE SUITCASE is available in 2 sizes
Code - MF21, Measures 21 x 14 x 6 inches (A very good size for aircraft carry on luggage as well as an overnight bag)
Code - MF24, Measures 24 x 15 x 8 (a capacious suitcase)

Strong heavy duty zip openings with double sliders. These zips extend right round the bag for ease of access.
The bag is securely lockable and has comfortable strong webbing handgrips stitched on with leather strengtheners. Two internal compartments.

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DESCRIPTION
The GRASMERE Deluxe
Holdalls (2 sizes)
The GRASMERE Deluxe HOLDALL is available in 2 sizes-
Code - GM19, Measures 19 x 11 x 11 inches
Code - GM25, Measures 25 x 13 x 13 inches

One huge main compartment and outside ticket pocket. A really large capacity box shaped holdall.
Very easy loading owing to extremely long zip for easy carrying of folded clothing, etc.
Comfortable reinforced handgrips. Fully adjustable wide detachable shoulder strap, leather reinforced corners and brass feet.
These two bags incorporate all luxury fittings

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DESCRIPTION
The WASHBAG shown with 
PICNIC RUG HOLDERS
The WASHBAG.
Code - MW5, measures 10 x 5 x 5
A large capacity washbag to take all those items!
One main washable lined compartment.

The Deluxe PICNIC RUG HOLDER
Code - DR20
Constructed of heavy 1" (inch) leather with solid brass buckles and carrying handle.

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