Suitcase
Object
Suitcase
Production date
1955 = 1965
Object number
1990.152
Physical Description
Cardboard suitcase with expanding hinges
Material
metal alloy
Cardboard
Dimension
Width: 610mm
Height: 360mm
Height: 360mm
Exhibition Label
"Suitcases are heavy so you have to grip the handle firmly. That's why we call them grips. When we came from the Caribbean to Hackney we only carried one suitcase. So we couldn't bring very much with us, mainly clothes for coming to a country with a much colder climate than ours.
When we found somewhere to live over here, many of us kept our grips on top of the wardrobe. It helped us to imagine that one day we would take it down again, pack everything up and go home. If we did go back on holiday we'd fill up a large grip with clothes and shoes to give away back home and then come back with food."
Chosen by Hackney Caribbean Elderly Association
When we found somewhere to live over here, many of us kept our grips on top of the wardrobe. It helped us to imagine that one day we would take it down again, pack everything up and go home. If we did go back on holiday we'd fill up a large grip with clothes and shoes to give away back home and then come back with food."
Chosen by Hackney Caribbean Elderly Association
On display?
Yes