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

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