Suitcase
- Object Name:
- Suitcase
- Object ID:
- 1968.510.01
- Creator:
- Bagley & Carleton
Manufacturer ; Bigelow Carpet Co.Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Clinton, MA
- Date:
- 1850-1855
- Description:
- Carpet Bag. Attributed to Bagley & Carleton, Clinton, MA, 1850-1855. Made of Brussels carpet manufactured by the Bigelow Carpet Company. Brussels carpet of uncut loops of worsted wool yarn pulled through a jute canvas. Floral designs centered on a brown ground on front and back. Front design, centered bouquet of roses in red, tan, white, rose, and green surrounded by a rose-colored scalloped border. Reverse: group of roses surrounded by leafy vines, with a white scalloped border.Two side panels, top and bottom edges with green borders with matching wrapped rope-core handle. Edges of flap and opening are bound and hand stitched with tan plain-woven cotton tape. Lining and internal pocket made of brown cotton cambric. Round, stamped gilded tin lock sewn to top of front panel. Shield-shaped stamped gilded steel lock clasp sewn to top edge of flap.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Cotton
Bast
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-15 L-19 D-12 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Carpet bag, Travel, Luggage, Flowers
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