| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | RC/2/8/1/3 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Medium-sized, navy-blue "Rev Robe" [Revelation] suitcase belonging to RCL [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] |
| Date | 20th Century-c2000s |
| Extent | 1 artefact |
| Description | The suitcase was created in the early- to mid-20th Century. [It was made by Revelation.]
The top of the suitcase has been stamped with the initials "R.C.L." [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton], which have been coloured with silver paint.
Five labels have been added to the outside of the suitcase:
- Two labels give the address of Ashbee [possibly Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton] in Chedgrave, [Norfolk]; the labels were added in the late-20th to c2000s.
- Two labels give an address for EGC Ashbee [Edward Ashbee? son of Richmal Ashbee and great-nephew of Richmal Crompton]; the labels were added in the mid- to late-20th Cenutry.
- One label gives the address of Ashbee [possibly Richmal Ashbee, niece of Richmal Crompton] in Chedgrave, [Norfolk], on one side and the address of EGC Ashbee [Edward Ashbee? son of Richmal Ashbee and great-nephew of Richmal Crompton] on the other side; label added in the mid- to late-20th Century.
- One label doesn't give an address, but states that the suitcase was transported on Southern [Railway] from Victoria [railway station, London] to Bromley South [railway station, Kent]; the label was added in the early- to mid-20th Century.
[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 56.5cm x 48cm x 24cm.
The suitcase is made of [cardboard?] covered in navy-blue leather, with metal fastenings and a navy-blue-painted metal handle. The inside of the suitcase is lined with peach-coloured fabric. The inside contains compa |
| Access Status | Closed |
| Closed Until | 01/01/2061 |
| Access Conditions | Contains personal data relating to living individuals.
Access to closed material may be reviewed on request by the archivist. |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Further bags and suitcases owned by Richmal Crompton can be found in RC 168, RC 169, RC 239A and RC 378. |