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Briefcase; London Passenger Transport Board document case with lock fastening, in green leather, issued to Sir John Gilbert, 1933 - 1947

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
2011/14124
Description
Solid rectangular box covered in green leather with recessed brass handle on top and another brass handle on one side. Lock on other side (Missing). Inscriptions 'LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD' and 'SIR JOHN W. GILBERT' on top. Interior with removable tray fitted in black rexine. Such cases were issued to LT board members for the carriage of documents.
Manufacturer
Dates
1933 - 1947
Collection
Object type
  • Briefcase
Location
Completeness
43%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Length
    460mm
    Width
    305mm
    Depth
    152mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Green
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Inscription
    London Passenger Transport Board
    SIR JOHN W. GILBERT
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Material
    Leather
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    John Peck & Son, 1933 - 1947
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Company
    AttributeValue
    Company
    London Passenger Transport Board, 1933 - 1947
    People
    AttributeValue
    People
    SIR HENRY P. MAYBURY -