Lot #261 - Missouri Kansas & Texas Lines Canvas and Leather "Messenger" bag

 
 

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Railroad Missouri Kansas & Texas Lines 
Size 15" by 17" 
Condition Good

This is a heavy duty messenger bag used on the MK&T. It has a leather top with steel guides for the leather strap. The handle in nice leather. The base is heavy canvas. There is a locking hasp and an old lock attached. The Corbin lock is not marked for the MKT. There is an address label for:

W. N. Deramus, President MKT Lines, St Louis, MO

This is in the address panel on the reverse side. There is also a "No 48" stenciled on the back side. The lock is not marked. There is no key. The leather needs a good cleaning but it's a pretty neat operations piece. Good condition.

 

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