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Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.124  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Baggage Tag
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.124 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Baggage Tag

Date20th century
MediumLeather, metal buckle, plastic covering, paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 7/8 x 4 1/2in. (4.8 x 11.4cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionBaggage tag, rectangular shaped with rounded edges. Made of brown leather it is worn and has a broken leather strap and rusted metal buckle. Along the trim is a seam which is unraveled along the top of the badge. In the center of the tag is a rectangular label cut-out, with a thin cracked plastic covering. Behind the covering is a beige, worn label and in the center is printed, "Antonio Francolini", below this, handwritten in black ink reads, "160 Mulbery St." Behind the label is a thicker piece of paper backing.
Object number2005.180.124
InscribedPrinted on worn label, "Antonio Francolini", below this, handwritten in black ink reads, "160 Mulbery St."
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(c) 2015 Connecticut Historical Society
Frank Francolini
ca. 1934-1940
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late 19th-mid 20th century
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Beatrice Fox
1930-1968
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1970-1980
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1850-1900
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Unknown
1850-1920
Trunk
Unknown
leather 1750-1770, trunk 1805