Fords Lobster Weekender Tote Bag

Product Details

Our weekender tote bags are chic and perfect for a day out on the town, a staycation, or a weekend getaway. The tote is crafted with soft, spun poly-poplin fabric and features double-stitched seams for added durability. The 1" thick cotton handles are perfect for carrying the bag by hand or over your shoulder. This is a must-have for the summer.
Design Details
Originally ownned by Orion Ford, his lobster shack, festooned with buoys, has been the subject of numerous photos and paintings (even a jigsaw puzzle) which are enjoyed across the country, if not the world. He enjoyed sitting in an easy chair by the window, his shack air conditioned by the cool sea breezes. Most of his free time was spent lobstering on Echo, a 36 foot boat built by his uncle, a commercial fisherman. In the 1960's, Orion sold his lobsters to Abbotts's - a local restaurant - (for just 45 cents a pound) 

Before his death in 2000, Orion could usually be found in his favorite seat by the dock, enjoying the million-dollar view of the Mystic River. This man just may have figured out one of the better ways to spend a life by the sea.

In 2010, a close friend converted Orion's shed into a kitchen, and now offers waterfront diners of lobsters and local oysters.