Snakeskin satchel with brass hinges, lock and strap holder. Strap and tab on front are same snakeskin as body of satchel. Inside is lined with cloth and has four 2" x 4" pockets on back side.
Owned: said to have been donated by Janet Garfield; wife of John Garfield, to raise money for Red Cross. Purchased by donor's mother, Rosina Phillips at that sale.
Use
Said to have been used by Pres. James A.Garfield to carry his papers