Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Suitcase
Object Number:
1956.174.1abc[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 32 x 10 in. ( 50.8 x 81.3 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
painted: on one side: "RUTH DRAPER"
Description:
Brown cardboard (fiberboard) suitcase; metal trim around the top of the suitcase; three metal closures, center closure locks; four metal hinges along the base; metal fittings at the corners and metal tacks hold the case together; arched leather handle at top center; brown cardboard tray with black canvas handles rests inside.
Gallery Label:
This trunk belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
