1800-1850
GUSN-12242
Rectangular shape shirred bag with elaborate floral scroll design in white, tan, gold and pink. Lined with unbleached linen. Interior has two sections. Partial brass lock remaining. Leather bottom has embossed lozenge design and an inscription.
carpetbags
leather
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Bag, Carrying
Carpetbag
Carpetbag
Inscribed in ink is: E. Rundlet.
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
24 1/2 x 21 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1529
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