Luggage Cosmetic Case

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Luggage Cosmetic Case

Entry/Object ID

2017.054.003

Description

Piece of luggage, variously known as a "beauty case"," train cosmetic case", "cosmetic case". Usually the smallest case in a matching set of three suitcases. Small, deep rectangular case, wood base covered with plasticized, loosely-woven, natural coloured "linen". End edges finished with wide, stitched brown leather trim. Moulded brown plastic handle in centre of lid. Snap hasp/lock fastener hardware. Four feet on base. Interior lid fitted with mirror [now loose] and lined with dark red rayon fabric. Back wall of case has been fitted with a wide elastic band, covered with ruched lining fabric, and stitched vertically in four places to provide five storage sections for bottles, etc. Front wall has bellows pocket made from lining fabric.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Lewis, Beverley

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Case

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

luggage cosmetic case

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

August 9, 2017

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

December 13, 2025