Suitcase
Antler
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stiff card and fabric
Measurements
711 mm (length); 430 mm (width); 150 mm (depth)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 669310
Summary
A stiff blue card case lined in cream fabric. The lid and base are strengthened with metal strips and the lid also has a strip of wood along each side. There are blue leather strengthening pieces on the corners of the lid and base. The case fastens with two metal locking clasps. There is a large blue leather-covered metal handle attached to leather strips on the side of the case. 'Made In England' is printed in gold above the handle. This was filled with a selection of children's clothing, now packed separately.
Makers and roles
Antler, maker J. B. Brooks & Co. Ltd , maker