Functional object, Gladstone Bag, 1940s

Historical information

This bag is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.

Physical description

Brown leather gladstone bag with intact metal fittings. The bag is embossed in gilt with the initials of the owner - J.M.

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed initials: "J.M."

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