Dispatch case

Name/Title

Dispatch case

Entry/Object ID

1111.913.001

Description

Leather case 16 1/4 inches x 10 1/2 inches folded into 3 sections, measuring 5 inches each. Inside-- a) right section -- reinforced pocket 8 inches x 5 inches b) middle and left sections - celluloid sheet sewn to bottom edges, remaining 2 sides of sheet free --felt piece sewn to left edge. c) middle top - curved flap approximately 5 1/2 inches x 6 inches sewn to top, with a hole 1 inch from bottom edge of flap Outside -- a) middle section - 2 flaps, 5 1/2 inches x 1 inch, each with a hole 1 inch from end. b) right section - two heavy brass knobs, 2 inches from top and bottom edges. c) top of middle section - Harness attached in back of flap by means of 2 rings and spring clips. Harness consists of one strap 47inches x 1/2 inch folded upon itself and shortened to 23 inches. A cross strap folded on itself to 5 inches keeps the harness straps together.