Suitcase
Drew and Sons
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather and metal
Place of origin
Piccadilly Circus
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11850
Summary
Large leather fitted suitcase with reinforced studded corners stamped on top, R.E.L. Large studs (feet) on base. Closed with two metal hinges on locks. Marked on both hinges, DREW and SONS, PICCADILLY CIRCUS, LONDON W. No keys. Leather handle. Luggage label card attached to handle reads, WRAXALL, TYNTESFIELD, NR. BRISTOL / c/o 223 SUSSEX PLACE, REGENTS PARK, N.W.1 PASS TO PADDINGTON / Bristol. Torn paper label at one end, the other part inside case reads, To BRISTOL (TEMPLE MEADS).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Drew and Sons, maker