Writing case
Category
Leatherwork
Date
1914 (circa)
Materials
Leather, Metal, Paper
Measurements
230 x 165 mm
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 883579
Summary
Brown pigskin leather writing case with strap and buckle fastening with five pockets containing 15 sheets of writing paper, Part of the contents of Captain The Hon. Thomas (Tommy) Agar-Robartes's dressing case (LAN.L.131) which was sent back from France after his death in 1915. envelopes, 5 sheets of folded and sewn blotting paper, and a hand written note from the Adjutant dated 30th.
Provenance
Part of the contents of Captain The Hon. Thomas (Tommy) Agar-Robartes's dressing case (LAN.L.131) which was sent back from France after his death following the battle of Loos, September 1915.
Marks and inscriptions
(pencilled message) O.C. ALL COYS /(Date) 30th/ The Major General is very/pleased with the successful/and energetic action taken by/your bombers last night./(From) Adjt.