| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | RC/2/8/1/1 |
| Alternate Reference Number | RC 20 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Small, black suitcase [belonging to Richmal Crompton] |
| Date | 20th Century |
| Extent | 1 artefact |
| Description | The suitcase was created in the early- to mid-20th Century.
On the front of the suitcase is a label stating that the suitcase was transported on the LNER [London and North Eastern Railway] as a parcel from Norwich Thorpe [railway station, Norfolk] via Liverpool Street [railway station, London] [the final destination is not stated]; the label was added in the c1920s-c1940s.
The suitcase has been lined with a sheet of newspaper from "The Daily Telegraph", 1 March 1952.
[This suitcase was used to hold some of Richmal Crompton's documents when they were deposited with Archives and Special Collections.] |
| Physical Description | The suitcase is 47cm x 29.5cm x 17cm.
The suitcase is made of [cardboard?] covered in black leather, with grey leather and metal fastenings and handle [some of the leather fastenings are broken]. The inside of the suitcase is lined with a cream-, red- an |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Further bags and suitcases owned by Richmal Crompton can be found in RC 169, RC 170, RC 239A and RC 378. |