carpet bag

Terms

Carpetbags
Metal
Linen
Wool Fiber
Leather

Dimensions63.5 × 10.16 × 45.72 cm (25 × 4 × 18 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frederick Sohier

Object numberPER2122

DescriptionA suitcase or carpet bag made of carpet woven in a geometric and allover pattern of leaves and flowers in vivid greens, blues, yellows on a black background. At the top the bag features a hinged metal frame and two leather handles sewn on by hand as well as two buckled leather straps. Two of the sides side pieces are piped with leather. The bottom is also made of leather. The interior is lined with an ivory colored polished cotton or linen with two compartments.