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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Gladstone Bag Political Curio

About the Item

A rather odd hand painted political black leather Gladstone holdall, believed to be a graduate college bag. American in origins, second quarter of the 20th century in age 39/30/14cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612140590212

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