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Carpetbag

Object/Artifact

One small handmade carpetbag made of blue fabric with a large black and cream floral pattern. The bottom has a rectangular board and five brass knobs to protect the bottom of the bag. The handles are a reddish-brown leather with white stiching and copper rivets. The locking mechanism is brass and there is a decorative escutcheon with concentric circles and half moon engravings. A brass key is with the bag. The lining is natural canvas with one pocket on the back side and two small pockets on the front side. There is a label sewn to the front pocket with the name of the company and their contact information. This is a replica of an 1860s bag.

2003.083.2.1-2

Genesee Country Village and Museum

2002 - 2003

13-1/2 in

15 in

5 in

2

1 carpet bag, 1 key

Fabric

Brass

Copper

Leather

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