Historical information

The Gladstone bag was named after William Gladstone (1809-1898), a Prime Minister of England. Gladstone bags were first produced by Edward Cole in London in 1854. These bags were spacious and made of stiff leather and were commonly used by men, for business, work and/or sporting purposes.

Physical description

Carry bag, Gladstone, bark brown leather. Embossed with crocodile skin pattern. Red cloth lining, metal supports, clasps and locks