Suitcase
John Peck & Son
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, metal and textile
Measurements
490 mm (Width) x 115 mm (Depth); 400 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Blackfriars
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16421
Summary
Rectangular brown leather suitcase embossed on left hand corner of lid, G.A.G. Right corner has a brass holder for a luggage label. Above this a monogram entwined with a crown above reads, GR. Attached around the whole body is a brown leather strap with buckle and the lid is secured with two buckles and straps. The side with buckles drops down and is embossed, JOHN PECK AND SON / NELSON SORE BLACKFRIARS / manufacturers / To HM. STATE OFFICE WHOLE CASE LINED WITH OFF WHITE FLEECE FABRIC. Leather carrying handle.
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
John Peck & Son, manufacturer