Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hatbox
Object Number:
1956.172ab[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 16 x 15 1/2 in. ( 29.2 x 40.6 x 39.4 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on escutcheons: "L.V./ LOUIS VUITTON/ MADE IN FRANCE/ L.V."
painted: on two sides: "R.D"
printed and handwritten: left sticker: "CUNARD WHITE STAR/ STATEROOM BAGGAGE/ Miss Ruth Draper/ NAME OF SHIP/ Queen Elizabeth/ CLASS OF PASSENGER First/ DA
Description:
Brown Louis Vuitton hatbox printed with the traditional crossed L/V pattern in yellow ochre; three escutcheons across front marked with the company intials, center escutcheon has a key-lock; below the closures is a arched leather handle attached to two metal fixtures; corners are fitted with leather bumpers; "RD" painted in red and yellow on both sides; two "Cunard Lines" passenger stickers affixed to the back.
Gallery Label:
This hat box belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
