Suitcase/Continental Airlines Suitcase with Luggage tag

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Identifier2024-04-15_object_009Accession Number2024-04-15Catalog Number2024-04-15/9Object NameSuitcaseDescriptionA brown leather suitcase provided by Continental Airlines. The outside of the case has the Continental Airlines logo on either side. There is a brown plastic handle on the top, as well as two metal locks that close the case. Under the handle is a three number combination lock. The inside of the case is coated in a brown fabric. There are three sewn folders on the inside and a tag sewn into the fabric from the Samsonite brand (see image). Additionally, there is a luggage tag on the handle of the suitcase. One side of the tag reads "Continental Airlines" with their red logo. A gold, red and orange set of stripes are below this. The back of the tag has the same line design with text that reads "Chuck Duffy Continental Air Lines 248P-4 Seattle, WA."MaterialLeatherServiceContinental AirlinesManufacturerSamsoniteDate1977-1980Signature/MarksLabels: "Samsonite Classic 100 / Samsonite Corporation Denver, CO USA [inside of the suitcase sewn into the fabric]."DimensionsH: 13 in/W: 3.5 in/L: 18 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyrightCatalog RecordView original catalog record

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CollectionClothing/Accessories CollectionCollection AreaObjectsOrganizationContinental AirlinesPersonChuck Duffy

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