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Duffle Bag Images

Similar Cases / History
Since all we have is the seller's opinion 
that it is from the time frame 1860-1880,
I decided to see if I could find similar cylindrical bags. 
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From an 1871 Peterson's fashion plate- showing a traveling dress
On the chair rests a traveling case of a like shape.
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​This shawl case of a similar nature appeared in the 
Summer 1879 Butterick catalog

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From the 1886 Butterick Catalog

A link to more original Linen Duffles on Karen Augusta's auctions
Cutting Out the Duffle Bag- Next Page               Previous Page- Original Duffle
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