Carpetbag

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Carpetbag

Entry/Object ID

2003.083.1.1-2

Description

One large handmade carpetbag made of red fabric with a large black and cream floral pattern. The bottom has a rectangular board and five brass knobs to protect the bottom of the bag. The handles are a reddish-brown leather with white stiching and copper rivets. The locking mechanism is brass and there is a decorative escutcheon with concentric circles and half moon engravings. A brass key is with the bag. The lining is natural canvas with one pocket on the back side and two small pockets on the front side. There is a label sewn to the front pocket with the name of the company and their contact information. This is a replica of an 1860s bag.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

2002 - 2003

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

21 in

Depth

6-1/2 in

Material

Fabric, Brass, Copper, Leather