Today was the first time I've ever noticed the date of production and name of the person who made my white paper lunch bag.
Apparently, this is a common thing for paper bag factories. Giving a sense of pride and ownership about their work, they get to add a signature type thing on the bottom of the bag.
Naturally fascinated, I googled Jean Lauredent and found this page called the Brown Paper Project, which mysteriously photo archives all the bags the web-master (I assume) receives.
Is this like Trainspotting? Someone collects all the different manufactured paper bags and eagerly collects more variations?
I could be down for this new hobby. But, first to find Jean Lauredent. His bags are impeccable.
