Name/Title
3-piece 'Amelia Earhart' Luggage set of Nancy Martin, c. 1950sEntry/Object ID
2017.1.33Description
Acc. No. 17.1.33 A through C
Subject Category: Household
Date or Period: circa 1950's
Object: Luggage Set
Description: A luggage set made up of, (A) cosmetic case; (B) overnight case; (C) travel case. An American-made luggage set with its original tags and keys attached to the hand grips. Two pieces are satin lined, in a brown color. The luggage exterior is a wheat color trimmed with what appears to be stitched brown leather. Each piece has an attached brass label stating, "Amelia Earhard Deluxe, Registered U.S. Patent Off." The locking mechanism is engraved "Amelia Earhart". All luggage is monogrammed "N.M." (for the owner Nancy Martin).
Size: Various.
History of object: Personal luggage belonging to Nancy Martin.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Date: 01/01/2017
