B,E, &D baggage tag

[jhamner]

B,E, &D baggage tag

I just recovered this baggage tag on a farm overlooking the James River in Virginia. According to the Virginia Canals and Navigation people, it's from the Bailey, Edwards, and Davenport company, who ran packet boats up and down the James River from Richmond to Lynchburg, Va. via the James River and Kanawha Canal during the early 1800's. They told me there are only three known--one in the Rockbridge Museum, one found in a sunken packet boat in Richmond, and this one! I just wanted to share my excitement--probably not real valuable, but definitely a piece of history! Thanks for looking!

 

[jwelch66]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

WOW! Thats very cool!

 

[sandals55]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

only three and you have one?? I would be happy with that!!

 

[warsawdaddy]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Does the number relate to the packet boat number?If so,you should try and see what happened to that specific boat.

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Does the number relate to the packet boat number?If so,you should try and see what happened to that specific boat.

I'm not sure, but will definitely be checking on it! Thanks!

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

WOW! Thats very cool!

Thank you!!

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

only three and you have one?? I would be happy with that!!

Thanks so much--I feel VERY fortunate!

 

[stetson]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Great historic find!

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Great historic find!

Thank you!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Excellent find.

 

[MaineRelic]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Nice find ! Some of those tags go for big money to collectors ! A rare one can be very valuable ! Don't sell this find short ! heck of a find ! MaineRelic

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Nice find ! Some of those tags go for big money to collectors ! A rare one can be very valuable ! Don't sell this find short ! heck of a find ! MaineRelic

Thanks for the info!!! The tag is currently on display in our local museum.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Very cool find!

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Very cool find!

Thank you--I got lucky!

 

[Nick A]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Excellent find! Congrats!

 

[SkyPirate]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Great rare find!

 

[jhamner]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Great rare find!

Thanks so much!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: B,E, &D baggage tag

Rare and interesting !! Nice work and Congrats . The letters and numbers have a cool old look > Maybe you will get some permission from the museum to hunt some other historical places. CMDdawg