Suitcase
- Object Name:
- Suitcase
- Object ID:
- 1946.018.32
- Date:
- 1830-1840
- Description:
- Carpet bag. Belonged to Sarah Thompson, Countess Rumford (1774-1852). Wool on linen canvas; cross-stitch on canvas; crown and "R" in octagon. White kid leather lining. Brass chain and lock on brown leather rim. Circular stiff leather bottom.
- Material:
- Textile
Canvas
Leather
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-26 W-19 Dia-10.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Donor is grandson of John Burgum (1826-1907) and Emma Gannell (1826-1923), the adopted daughter of Countess Rumford. Donor's father was Edwin Gannell Burgum (1858-1948).
- Credit Line:
- The Edwin G. Burgum Collection
- People:
- Rumford, Thompson, Sarah (1774-1852)
- Subjects:
- Carpet bag
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