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1920-1930
GUSN-26002
Small rectangular suitcase w/ hinged lid covered in black leather w/ black leather handle w/ two buckles which secure handle to brass rings attached to case. Two brass clasps and locks on front. Leather hinge secures lid to case. Interior lined w/ woven blue and white fabric in a diaper pattern. Two strips of fabric secure lid. Large pocket of same fabric on lid interior. Attached white tag reads: "#1520/ Mr. Edward P. Casey/ 471 Park Ave/ NY City" and one reverse in pencil "CASEY".
suitcases
accessories
brass (alloy)
cotton (textile)
leather
pine (wood)
pine (wood)
Leather
Pine
Cotton
Brass
SUITCASE
Unknown
11 x 15.5 x 5.25 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of the Estate of Phoebe McKernan
1980.449
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