Suitcase
F. Best and Co.
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Processed material, metal, textile and leather
Measurements
270 x 710 mm; 525 mm (Height)
Place of origin
South Audley Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16426
Summary
Rectangular leather suitcase with reinforced corners and two leather straps with metal buckles, embossed, BEST and Co / OWN MAKE / ALDFORD STREET / W. Rectangular leather fastener held in place with a leather strap and metal buckle embossed, BEST and Co / MAKERS / 64A SOUTH AUDLEY ST / W. Leather handles to sides. Printed name on the lid reads, LADY WRAXALL. Printing on the sides reads, U. M. W. Triangular fabric label inside the lid reads, THE / IDEAL TRUNKS / FOR / WORLD-WIDE TRAVEL / F. BEST and Co / MAKERS etc.
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
F. Best and Co., manufacturer