Travelpro Rolling Carry-On Suitcase, 1997
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Artifact Overview
Airline deregulation in the 1980s and 1990s created an explosive growth in air travel. As airports grew in size to accommodate more flights, most travelers raced through expansive concourses carrying their own luggage. Roller bags created in the late 1980s provided relief.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Suitcase
Date Made
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.58.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Casey.
Material
Synthetic fiber
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 9 in
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