Suitcase
- Object Name:
- Suitcase
- Object ID:
- 2010.010.01
- Place of Origin:
- New England/England
- Date:
- 1840-1855
- Description:
- Carpet bag. Machine-manufactured Brussels carpet of uncut loops of worsted wool yarn pulled through jute canvas. Hand stitched. Edges of flap and opening are bound with tan and green striped plain-woven cotton tape. Two-panel construction, sides seamed. Pattern of scrolls and flowers with a Chine appearance in white, rose, tan, gold, brown, red, green, yellow, purple, and pink. Rope core handle wrapped and stitched in matching fabric. Lining is machine-printed cotton, brown ground, pattern of white leaves with yellow and violet apples. Black oil cloth bottom with two 1" diameter copper foot rests. Flap opening; brass lock still attached, key attached to string on handle. Owned by Anthony Colby (1792-1873) of New London, NH.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Leather
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-14 W-15.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Anthony Colby (1792-1873), a businessman and politician from New London, NH. He served as a State Representative (1828-1832, 1837-1839) and as Governor (1846-1847). Purchased by dealer at a sale in New Hampshire prior to 2010.
- People:
- Colby, Anthony (1792-1873)
- Subjects:
- Textiles, Weaving, Bags, Carpet bag, Carpets, Stripes, Jute, Wool, Leather goods, Brass work
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