| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | RC/2/8/1/4 |
| Alternate Reference Number | RC 21 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Small, brown suitcase [belonging to Richmal Crompton] |
| Date | 20th Century |
| Extent | 1 artefact |
| Description | The suitcase was created in the early- to mid-20th Century.
Inside the suitcase is a label giving the address of Lamburn [Richmal Crompton Lamburn, also known as Richmal Crompton] at Chislehurst, Kent; the label was written [by Richmal Crompton] in the c1950s-c1960s.
[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 35cm x 23.5cm x 11cm.
The suitcase is made of brown [cardboard?] with metal fastenings and a metal handle (the handle is painted brown). The inside of the suitcase is lined with a brown and cream checkered fabric.
The suitcase has two lo |
| Access Status | Open |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Further bags and suitcases owned by Richmal Crompton can be found in RC 168, RC 169, RC 170 and RC 239A. |