Description:

North America, USA, ca. second half of the 19th century CE. A handsome leather hat box, made for carrying a top hat, with a deep body and curved lid. The lid features two leather straps across its concave face, held in place by brass fittings. On the lid is a label from a New York baggage handler - Jackson & Co. at the Grand Central Depot (the station that predated the modern Grand Central, which was built in 1913). The underside has a sticker from Dodds Express, also in New York. An elegant piece of Americana! Size: 13.75" W x 10.5" H (34.9 cm x 26.7 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#149365

  • Condition: The leather is worn on both interior and exterior as shown, with some small losses. The straps are intact. Two labels, one on the lid and one on the underside, are still legible for the most part. Rich patina on all surfaces.

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