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A satchel is a bag, often with a strap.〔(Satchel ), merriam-webster.com, Accessed 28 October 2009〕 The strap is often worn so that it diagonally crosses the body, with the bag hanging on the opposite hip, rather than hanging directly down from the shoulder. They are traditionally used for carrying books.〔(Satchel ), thefreedictionary.com, Accessed 28 October 2009〕 The back of a satchel extends to form a flap that folds over to cover the top and fastens in the front. Unlike a briefcase, a satchel is soft-sided. ==History== Roman legionaries carried a satchel (a ''loculus''). The satchel became a fashion accessory and was popular during the 17th century. A carriel is "a small leather satchel from Colombia with a long history dating back 400 years". A photo from the Bain News Service shows Camille Saint-Saëns carrying a satchel in the United States in 1915.〔(Wikimedia Commons - File:Camille Saint Saëns - George Grantham Bain Collection.png ) also on (Flickr ) and at the (Library of Congress - ggbain 19050 / LC-DIG-ggbain-19050 )〕 Letter carriers in many countries (including the United States) carry a mail satchel. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Satchel」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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