Toiletry bag
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A toiletry bag (also called a toiletry kit,
Toiletry bags vary widely in size, however most are designed to be stored within a primary bag such as a backpack or suitcase. Designs vary widely as well, from simple plastic pouches to high-quality leather kits and designs that fold out for easy access. Toiletry bags are usually purchased and packed by the consumer, however many companies from e-commerce websites to convenience stores also sell simple pre-packed toiletry kits.
Terminology
Dopp kit is a term that originated in the early 20th century, originally referring to toiletry kits for men and World War II soldiers before later becoming a common term for toiletry kits, particularly ones made with leather or other high-quality materials. The word was coined by leatherworker Charles Doppelt, who patented the idea of "Dopps" in 1919 and marketed them locally before landing a contract with the US Army during WWII.[1] Dopp kits were once a common gift given to young men as they ascended from boyhood to adulthood.[2] Doppelt's company was purchased by Samsonite in the early 1970s, and later acquired by Buxton in 1979.[3] The trademark was cancelled in 2003, and then reacquired in 2017, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office listing Buxton as the current owner.[4] The term is now generic.
Ditty bag originated as a term around 1860, referring to a bag used by sailors to hold small articles.[5]
References
- ^ "What is a Dopp Kit?". Moore & Giles Inc. 2014-09-17. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Dopp kit - phrase meaning and origin". www.phrases.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Shop for Men's Shaving and Skincare Products - Geo F. Trumper Taylor of Old Bond Street Merkur Razors Proraso Savile Row Speick Tabac Musgo Real QED Soaps". www.qedusa.com. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Trademark Status & Document Retrieval". tsdr.uspto.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Definition of DITTY BAG". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
External links
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