Help with a metal motel tag id... Pictures Added!

[DirtyMike]

Sorry I have no pictures yet but I will have some up with in the next few days. This tag is 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches & has

HOMESTEAD
HOTEL
59
HOT SPRINGS
VA.​

There is a slot at the top where a strap of some sort went through. I googled the hotel and its not all that far from where I found this (hour). A very impressive hotel even today it remains quite the upscale hotel. My question is what type of tag and from what era. To me it appears maybe a luggage tag but why would they have one with the room number? Assuming that 59 was the room number. The hotel was founded in 1766 with the main construction being done in 1892 I believe. What do you all think? Luggage? Era?

 

[spartacus53]

Re: Help with a metal motel tag id...

I think you may have answered your own question. It appears to be a luggage tag with a room # so the goods would not be lost.

 

[chipveres]

Re: Help with a metal motel tag id...

Their website is www.thehomestead.com


Chip V.

 

[DirtyMike]

Re: Help with a metal motel tag id...

I think you may have answered your own question. It appears to be a luggage tag with a room # so the goods would not be lost.

So the goods wont be lost fromThe room? Or was it for shipping them to and from the hotel? I dont see why you would need a luggage tag if your luggage is in your room with you is what I am getting at.

 

[Monty]

Re: Help with a metal motel tag id...

Without seeing it,I think it's a key fob for room 59? Monty

 

[DCMatt]

Re: Help with a metal motel tag id...

To me it appears maybe a luggage tag but why would they have one with the room number?

If it was/is an upscale hotel, guests would never carry their own bags to the room. If a Bellman is not immediately available, the bags are tagged with the room number for delivery when a Bellman is available.

A picture may tell the story, but I suspect it is a room key tag.

DCMatt

 

[DirtyMike]

Maybe the pictures will help.