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John Gordon's school satchel

John Gordon's school satchel

Date Added: 24 April 2008 Year Range: 1930 - 1936 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2001_116_001 | Picture No: 733

Brown leather school satchel used by John Grant Gordon of Skibo Gates, Clashmore, in about 1936-1937. He later died in an accident. Given by his brother, also John Gordon. The satchel is rectangular, has two shoulder straps and two straps to close the flap. It has suffered considerable wear and tear. Stitched binding missing from edges of front flap, leather dry and cracked, buckles rusty.

Dimensions: Width 330 mm - Height 230 mm

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