Birns & Sawyer Camera Assistant's Bag - 1960's Canvas Tote - In Great Condition!

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Birns & Sawyer Camera Assistant's Bag - 1960's Canvas Tote - In Great Condition!<br>~ A unique artifact from the bygone days of Hollywood ~<br>I purchased this vintage bag with the intention of carrying 200 and 400 ft. rolls of 35mm film stock in it. The seller neglected to add any measurements, and as I stumbled upon the auction just as it was concluding, I didn't have an opportunity to inquire as to its dimensions before placing a last second bid.<br>Regrettably, when it arrived I discovered that the bag was designed around the needs of a camera assistant and boasts a number of compartments and pouches to hold light meters, viewfinders, notebooks, lenses and the like. Its 3 straps converge into a clip which allows it to be secured beneath a tripod, light stand, etc.<br>Being as I already have a old tote that I've been lugging around since the 1980's for all my cine-related needs, I've decided to list the old timer in hopes of finding it an appreciative new owner.<br>I don't know a great deal about the history behind this particular bag, but I was informed by the seller that its late owner was heavily involved in shooting/producing classic promotional spots and films for the military, including the U.S. Army. Apparently up to and possibly a bit beyond the "Be all that you can be" era.<br>The overall condition of the bag is excellent. It measures 8 1/2 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide.<br>As you can see from the pics it has n<br>o tears, stains, yellowing or loose stitching. It does have a kind of crumply-look going on, but I believe that's original and by design. On a historical note, California had phased out most of their old five-digit phone numbers by the mid-1960's, so that wonderfully whimsical Birns & Sawyer tag give's one some idea of this ol' timer's approximate age.<br>Thanks for looking... and best wishes to all for a safe and virus-free day!<br>As with all of my items, they come from a 100% pet-free (sad, I know), smoke-free, climate-controlled setting.<br>Free shipping within the continental U.S. and I always ship out within 2 days, oftentimes sooner.<br>________________________________________________________________________________________________<br>NOTE:<br>Due to mounting costs on my feature film project, all equipment and assets not presently being utilized need to be turned back into spendable assets ASAP to cover stock, processing and scanning fees. I'll be listing many more items in the near future, all priced to sell!<br>------------------------------------------------------<br>Thanks for looking!<br>----------------------------------------------------------<br>=================================================================================<br>NOTE: All proceeds from auction sales are being devoted entirely to the creation of my first feature length film. Set in the 1960's, the flick is a sentimental ode to classic Japanese sci-fi cinema. Despite its minuscule budget, the project is jam-packed with giant mutated meanies, flying saucers, classic hot rods and daringly-dressed vixens. All realized with traditional 35mm cameras and practical, old school FX.<br>Absolutely NO CGI whatsoever!<br>Should any kind person purchase one of my items, they'll be directly funding my small-scale efforts to keep the fast-vanishing art of celluloid filmmaking alive.<br>