Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Suitcase
Object Number:
1956.173.19ab[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/4 x 39 x 6 1/2 in. ( 36.2 x 99.1 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: paper tag below lock: "MANUFACTURED BY/ FIBRE CASE & NOVELTY CO., INC./ EST 1894/ NEW YORK, NY."
Description:
Brown cardboard (fiberboard) suitcase; metal trim around the top of the bottom half (b) of the suitcase and around the bottom of the top half (a) of the suitcase; three metal closures (escutcheons) across the top, center closure locks; three metal hinges along the base; metal fittings at the corners and metal tacks hold the case together; arched leather handle at center of the top; unlined interior.
Gallery Label:
This suitcase belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
