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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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