{"product_id":"whittle-navy-floral-print-canvas-brown-leather-handbag","title":"Whittle | Special Edition Vintage Botanical Print + Brown Leather Handbag","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach R.Riveter handbag takes a journey across the country before arriving at your doorstep. Components are crafted by independent military spouses in their homes around the nation, and shipped to R.Riveter's FabShop in North Carolina to be assembled into a one-of-a-kind product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis casual belt bag is perfect for carrying your most essential belongings to an outdoor concert or theme park, but also works for a quick trip to the store. A sensible, yet stylish piece, the Whittle allows you to grab a phone and leather cardholder and go – without toting items unnecessary for the occasion. Wear it as a crossbody, or as a belt bag, and get ready to seize the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 5\"  x Width 8\" x Depth 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18oz cotton canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Brown Leather - For care instructions please visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rriveter.com\/pages\/care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic Snap Closure \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable 1\/2\" nylon strap, from 26 - 46 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight .5 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Cotton Lining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eInspiration behind the name\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Whittle is inspired by Mrs. Reba Whittle, a strong, compassionate, and courageous woman who was an American military female prisoner of war in European theater during World War II. Upon graduating from nursing school, Whittle enlisted into the Army Nurse Corps and entered the military as a flight nurse. During the war, the C-47 medical evacuation plane she was on was shot down over enemy territory while traveling to France to retrieve injured soldiers. Whittle was separated from her crew and transferred to a prison camp hospital, where she helped provide aid to prisoners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter four months of captivity, Whittle was released in January of 1945. Later that year, she was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the crash, she was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and she also received the Air Medal. Although Whittle was not officially recognized as a POW for some time, the government designated her as a POW two years after her death in 1983. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Whittle handbag represents an incredible woman who was brave, confident, and resilient. Wearing the Whittle should inspire strength in all who carry it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eProduct Care\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance of R. Riveter Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe love using real veg tanned leather in our handbags because they just better with age.  If you happen to get scratches or water marks, you can usually get the bag looking new again with just a little maintenance.  \u003cbr\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rriveter.com\/pages\/care\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to read about how to care for your veg tanned leather. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Care Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen spot cleaning the canvas, we suggest using a brush or sponge with water only to wipe it off soiled area. We do not recommend using anything other than water as it could discolor canvas material.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"R. Riveter","offers":[{"title":"Ships by end of August 2020","offer_id":35704872501416,"sku":"SE-067-G02-PNF-BN","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/4683\/8952\/products\/RRMay2020-266.jpg?v=1597313189","url":"https:\/\/rriveter885-com.myshopify.com\/products\/whittle-navy-floral-print-canvas-brown-leather-handbag","provider":"rriveter885.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}