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Gift of Andrea Seldon, 2017.83.1a-g, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
Traveling Bar
Gift of Andrea Seldon, 2017.83.1a-g, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Traveling Bar

Original OwnerOriginally owned by William J. Brown American, 1917 - 2010
Mediumleather; brass; metal; wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth when standing): 13 × 8 1/4 × 4 1/8in. (33 × 21 × 10.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Andrea Seldon
DescriptionTraveling bar with four metal cups, a church key, and a corkscrew stored in a leather carrying case used by Bill Brown. The cups and bottle openers are stored on the left side (or top) of the case with leather slots. There is space for two bottles on the right side (or bottom).
Object number2017.83.1a-g
NotesSubject Note: Bill Brown used this traveling bar with four metal cups, a corkscrew, and a church key to carry refreshments with him when he called on business or human rights associates in the day when Blacks were not allowed into white establishments such as hotels and bars.
On View
Not on view
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