Irvin Air Chute Parachute Bag

Of standard pattern and design and whilst not dated is likely to be of WWII vintage. The zip pulls are protected by a snap fastening flap that is overprinted 'Mfg. BY IRVIN AIR CHUTE LTD, FORT ERIE, ONTARIO. Manufactured in heavy canvas with twin webbing handles and original zip fasteners marked 'DOT', both in good working order. The canvas fabric retains good colour but has some stains/soiling commensurate with service use. The Irving Air Chute Company was formed by Leslie Irvin in Buffalo, New York, the world's first parachute designer and manufacturer of parachutes in 1919. The Canadian branch was established in 1925. The bag is empty but has been stuffed for photographic purposes only and measures 17"x 16" x 13" (43 cm x 41 cm x 33 cm)