Salesman's Case

Artist Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, born Poland, 1898 - 1995)

Date1935

MediumLeather suitcase with metal hardware

DimensionsCase: 14 5/8 × 19 7/8 × 4 1/2 inches (37.15 × 50.48 × 11.43 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation

Object number2016.75.66

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DescriptionTextured, dark brown leather suitcase with gold clasps on sides and front. The side clasps allow the front of the case to open in order to aid in ease of removing contents. Leather handle includes a key ring with two silver keys. The case is lined in blue velvet and includes a blue velvet panel with grosgrain tabs which covers contents.Provenance

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The Hall Family Foundation, Kansas City, MO, 2016;
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2016.

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