Carpet Bag, 1870-1890
THF174670 / Carpet Bag, 1870-1890
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Artifact Overview
Travelers used valises or other types of lighter bags in the 19th century to access objects that they needed frequently. This is a bag made of remnants of wool "ingrain" carpet, a woven, reversible carpet common in middle class American homes of the 19th century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carpetbag
Date Made
1870-1890
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
98.0.110.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Red
Beige (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 in
Width: 19 in
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