Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
99.21.025
Accession#:
99.21
Credit Line:
Donated by Mary Ann Parke.
Object Name:
Suitcase
Title:
Black Leather Suitcase
Date:
1930
Description:
Black leather covered cardboard suitcase. Leather handle with brass plated iron connecting pieces. Brass and brass plated iron latches w/ keyholes. 4 black metal foot caps. Leather hinge stitched with cotton thread. Interior line with pale green moire taffeta with water—marked embossed design, likely rayon. Gathered pocket in lid. Fabric straps hold lid upright when case is open. 2 stiffeners under green lining on top and bottom of case.
Inscription: 0.5 inch high numbers imprinted into back exterior of case: "22" / "8882"
Inscription: 0.5 inch high numbers imprinted into back exterior of case: "22" / "8882"
Notes:
Owned and used by Thomas S. Parke during 1930s into 1940s. Possibly used earlier in 1920s.
Search Terms:
Home Life
Personal Belonging
Luggage
Transportation
Personal Belonging
Luggage
Transportation
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Black Leather Suitcase
Black Leather Suitcase
Black Leather Suitcase
Black Leather Suitcase