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Satchel

1930-1955 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Child's rectangular school satchel of top-stitched dark brown stained and polished leather, with a single compartment within, and an exterior pocket at the front. The satchel has an adjustable shoulder strap, and fastens at the front with buckle-through tabs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
leather
Brief description
Brown leather satchel for a child; probably made in the United Kingdom, 1930-55
Physical description
Child's rectangular school satchel of top-stitched dark brown stained and polished leather, with a single compartment within, and an exterior pocket at the front. The satchel has an adjustable shoulder strap, and fastens at the front with buckle-through tabs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22cm
  • Width: 36cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Frances Marks
Translation
name of original owner
Credit line
Given by Harold Marks
Object history
Given by Harold Marks (RF 88/798); originally owned by Frances Marks, whose name is inscribed inside
Collection
Accession number
MISC.541-1992

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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