Description: EATON & GRAY SADDLERS, 28 MARLBORO STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, SIGNED MID to LATE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ANTIQUE STAGECOACH SIGNED TANNED LEATHER, DOMETOP TRAVEL BAG, with DECORATIVE BRASS STUDS, FANCY FRONT KEYPLATE, PIVOTING BRASS LID CARRYING HANDLE & OVERLAPPING LEATHER WEATHER SEAM FLAPS, featuring OLD PRINTED PERIOD WALLPAPER INTERIOR LINER, with FRAMED MAKER'S LABEL & PENCIL INSCRIPTION UNDERNEATH BOX, 'HENRIETTA M. C. MARSH'[Found on the South Shore of Massachusetts, this mid to late 19th century American antique tanned leather stagecoach travel bag, with decorative brass studs, was fashioned by Eaton and Gray Saddlers, located at 28 Marlboro Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It features original, period printed wallpaper interior, with an intact, box framed maker's label. Produced most likely between 1875 to 1895, this stagecoach travel bag, was most likely designed for use by ladies, with its highly decorative appeal. Over the bag's seams are found cut pieces of leather, overlapping the box's middle openings and acting like weatherstripping. The box has a wood plank bottom and fancy front brass keyplate and top lid brass swing handle. The leather is intact and doesn't suffer from any noticeable tears, loss, scuffs, scrapes or stains, light or dark. The brass hardware still enjoys its original, naturally aged metal patina. Made in Boston, MA, this stagecoach travel bag would have been used by upscale travelers, wanting to keep their documents, clothes and writing accessories dry and free of water damage. In wonderfully well-preserved overall antique condition. Honest. 100% original. Authentic. Real.](Circa 1875-1895)Mid to late 19th century American antique fancy stud decorated, tanned leather & brass stagecoach travel bags DIMENSIONS: 6" Height x 11 ½" Width x 7" Depth Weight: 2 lbs. 11 oz. DESCRIPTION: Found on the South Shore of Massachusetts, this mid to late 19th century American antique tanned leather stagecoach travel bag, with decorative brass studs, was fashioned by Eaton and Gray Saddlers, located at 28 Marlboro Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It features original, period printed wallpaper interior, with an intact, box framed maker's label. Produced most likely between 1875 to 1895, this stagecoach travel bag, was most likely designed for use by ladies, with its highly decorative appeal. Over the bag's seams are found cut pieces of leather, overlapping the box's middle openings and acting like weatherstripping. The box has a wood plank bottom and fancy front brass keyplate and top lid brass swing handle. The leather is intact and doesn't suffer from any noticeable tears, loss, scuffs, scrapes or stains, light or dark. The brass hardware still enjoys its original, naturally aged metal patina. Made in Boston, MA, this stagecoach travel bag would have been used by upscale travelers, wanting to keep their documents, clothes and writing accessories dry and free of water damage. In wonderfully well-preserved overall antique condition. Honest. 100% original. Authentic. Real. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent overall antique condition.
Price: 347.5 USD
Location: Milford, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-01-25T13:31:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Eaton & Gray Saddlers, 28 Marlboro St., Boston, Massachusetts
Pattern: Plain leather panels with decorative brass studs
Type: 19th c American leather & brass studded stagecoach travel bag
Shape: Rectangle
Size: Small
Color: Burnt sienna, chocolate brown & golden yellow
Style: Mid-late 19th century, American, rustic, primitive
Features: Unboxed
Material: Tanned leather, dyed cut leather, brass studs, handle & keyplate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Antique
Subject: Stagecoach travel, women's travel bags, 19th century fashion bags
