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carpet bag

DateMid to Late 1800s
Terms
  • Carpetbags
  • Brass
  • Linen
  • Wool Fiber
  • United States
Dimensions39.37 × 7.62 × 43.18 cm (15 1/2 × 3 × 17 in.)
Object numberPER805
DescriptionA sitcase or carpet bag made of "Brussels" carpet, woven with a floral design in browns, black and rose, on a tan ground. The bag is roughly rectangular in shape with a locking flap closure at the top and a single handle made of carpet. The lock features an oval lock plate made brass. The interior is lined with a tan colored linen.