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Traveling bags, or valises, were made of leather, of cardboard, or of fabric. This colorful example was made of wool carpeting, and so was referred to as a "carpet bag." Large enough, 14" by 22," to hold several day's worth of clothing, it was lightweight and the contents could be secured by turning a key in the metal lock. The leather handles made it easy to carry.
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Carpet Bag
date 1840-1850 |
height 14.0" |
width 22.0" |
depth 4.0" |
process/materials wool |
item type Personal Items/Personal Artifacts |
accession # #1964.07.01 |
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