| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | RC/2/8/10 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Black, leather satchel [belonging to Richmal Crompton] |
| Date | 20th Century |
| Extent | 2 artefacts |
| Description | The satchel was created in the early- to mid-20th Century.
The satchel is accompanied by a brown, leather belt, which was created in the early- to late-20th Century. [This belt may have been used at some point to wrap around the satchel to keep it closed when it was full].
[This satchel was used to hold some of Richmal Crompton's documents when they were deposited with Archives and Special Collections.] |
| Physical Description | The satchel is 43cm x 32cm.
The satchel is made of black leather, with metal fastenings [some of the metal fastenings are missing]. The inside of the satchel is lined with black fabric, which includes a small inner pocket.
The satchel has a handle for carrying. It also has metal loops for a shoulder strap to be attached [though no shoulder strap is present].
The belt is made of brown leather, with a metal clasp. |
| 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 378. |