Improvements in Travelling Trunks, Baskets, and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Aug., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 12th Dec., 1890-Accepted, 17th Jan., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Travelling Trunks, Baskets, and the like.
I, MARY CECIL ELIZABETH WILHELMINE GLADSTONE, of Great Barton Vicarage
Bury St. Edmonds Lady do hereby declare the nature of this invention to he as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to facilitate the packing and storage of clothing and
similar articles; principally during travelling.
For this purpose I form an outer case or foundation of any suitable size shape and
material but preferably of leather or wicker, having one of its ends removed. In
addition to this i form a draw or slide of such dimensions as to fit and slide into
the outer case or foundation and which is kept in position by pegs straps or other
device. At the open end of the outer caso
substance. Over the whole place a lid or
trunk or basket by means of straps or bands.
in connection with boxes or cases of metal or
Dated this 16th day of August 1890.
fix a flap of leather or other suitable
covering. I may further secure the
My invention is also applicable for use
wood.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Travelling Trunks, Baskets, and the like.
I, MARY CEOIL ELIZABETH WILHELMINE GLADSTONE of Great Barton Vicarage
Bury St. Edmonds Lady do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:
:-
The object of my invention, is to facilitate the packing and storage of clothing, and
similar articles, principally during travelling.
For this purpose, I form or construct an outer case or foundation of any suitable
size shape, and material, but preferably of leather or wicker; having one of its ends
removed. In addition to this I form a draw or slide of such dimensions as to fit and
slide into the outer case or foundation and which is kept in position by means of pegs
straps or any other suitable device. By affixing hooks or nails to any part of this
slide, the box or trunk may be turned on end, when it forms a temporary wardrobe.
At the open end of the outer case, I fix a flap of leather, or other suitable substance.
In the form shewn in the accompanying sheet of drawings, I form the flap
preferably of the same substance as that of which the case or basket is made, said
flap being hinged at e, e, Figs 1 & 2.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings, the various letters refer to the same parts
in the different figures
a is the outer case or foundation preferably made of leather or wicker.
b is the flap, preferably of the same material as that of which the outer case a is
composed.
c is the draw or slide, which may be of any convenient depth, and may if desired
have a movable tray adjusted thereon, as at d.
The draw c is kept in position by a strap or straps f, preferably coming through a
slit or hole in the flap b.
k is the lid or cover, which may or may not be hinged as desired.
The case or basket may be secured and strengthened by the straps m and the curved
rod or strengthener n.
[Price 6d1

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The particular construction of a trunk case or box, having a movable draw or slide
therein for facilitating the storage and removal of wearing apparel generally.
Dated this 12th day of December 1890.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.