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Lot #63
Elsie Edith Bowerman

Titanic survivor and later…barrister

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Titanic survivor and later…barrister

First class passenger rescued in Life Boat 6. Original metal legal wig box belonging to Titanic survivor Elsie Edith Bowerman. Oval shaped wig box measures almost 11″ across, with Bowerman’s name stenciled on the lid. Inside of lid bears manufacturer’s information of “Ravenscroft Law, Wig & Robe Makers, Lincolns Inn, London.” In very good condition, with expected wear, scattered paint loss, and several edge dents. Bowerman was admitted to the Bar in 1924, and she practiced law until 1938 on the South Eastern Circuit.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Titanic II
  • Dates: #398 - Ended December 16, 2012