Suitcase

Object/Artifact

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Swedish American Museum

2003.6.22_TOP

2003.6.22_TOP

Name/Title

Suitcase

Entry/Object ID

2003.6.22

Description

Beige brief-case with maroon leather corners. Marble effect on the body. Red leather taping around the edges at both ends. Two brass closures on the top with key holes and latches, the latter of which are small pieces of iron or wood used to fasten a door. Red leather handle to match the taping attached to case by brass fittings. A maker's label under the handle says "Allen Luggage NYC".

Acquisition

Accession

2003.6

Source or Donor

Selma Jacobson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Selma Jacobson

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Allen Luggage N.Y.C.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Bags, Travel, Trunks, Luggage

Search Terms

Jacobson, Selma

Dimensions

Height

13-1/4 in

Width

20-7/8 in

Depth

6-3/8 in

Material

Leather, Hard-Bound Paper

Reproductions

Notes

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