Suitcase
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Audey E. Willgoos
Datelate 19th-mid 20th century
MediumMetal, cloth, press cardboard, tape, rubber, paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 7/8 x 24 x 6 3/4in. (17.5 x 61 x 17.1cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
Object number2005.180.38
DescriptionRectangular, brown corrugated style suitcase (.a) with keys (.b).
(.a) Outer portion of suitcase has rounded edges with four round metal studs attached to four corners of back edge, for standing upright. Lid of suitcase is attached by cloth stitching. Front of lid has two metal fasteners with springs, which secure into metal lock on base of suitcase. Bottom edge of suitcase is worn and is bordered with tape in order to keep insulation in. At the center front of suitcase there are two buckles for a handle that is no longer connected; instead a white, rubber coated cord is looped and knoted to the right buckle. Below this, imprinted in white are the initials, "W. A. W.". Inside of suitcase is lined with worn, blue/green satin with one large pocket attached to lid, and pockets around sides and back of base. Within left hand pocket are multiple metal tacks and hangers. At the top center of lid is a white cloth tag, stitched in black letters, "Belber / TRAVELING GOODS".
(.b) Two flat, metal skeleton keys, attached to round label. Engraved on each key, "SOSY". Round yellow paper label has a thin metal frame, handwritten on one side of label, in black ink, "AUDEY E. WILLGOOS", printed at the top of opposite side, "DENNIS U.S.A."
(.a) Outer portion of suitcase has rounded edges with four round metal studs attached to four corners of back edge, for standing upright. Lid of suitcase is attached by cloth stitching. Front of lid has two metal fasteners with springs, which secure into metal lock on base of suitcase. Bottom edge of suitcase is worn and is bordered with tape in order to keep insulation in. At the center front of suitcase there are two buckles for a handle that is no longer connected; instead a white, rubber coated cord is looped and knoted to the right buckle. Below this, imprinted in white are the initials, "W. A. W.". Inside of suitcase is lined with worn, blue/green satin with one large pocket attached to lid, and pockets around sides and back of base. Within left hand pocket are multiple metal tacks and hangers. At the top center of lid is a white cloth tag, stitched in black letters, "Belber / TRAVELING GOODS".
(.b) Two flat, metal skeleton keys, attached to round label. Engraved on each key, "SOSY". Round yellow paper label has a thin metal frame, handwritten on one side of label, in black ink, "AUDEY E. WILLGOOS", printed at the top of opposite side, "DENNIS U.S.A."
Status
Not on view
20th century
Richard Welling
