At the start of my working life in the late ’70s, I began to notice that “professionals” always lugged a boxy-looking bag — called “attaché case” — when they went out to work.
These briefcases came in a variety of designs, and the most common types were constructed from fibreglass material, finished in various shades of brown to black, and often came with a built-in numerical locking device.
Not wanting to be left out of the glamour, naturally I bought one (circa 1979) and initially carried it with me to office every working day. Looked cool, man! Like James Bond On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Never mind if the contents were just a bunch of nondescript sheets of paper and an occasional packet of peanuts. I think these briefcases are no longer chic – largely superseded by more casual, piggy backpacks
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