Mail rack

Here we go, the metal framing I posted earlier is a mail bag rack used inside the mail hold. These kinds of racks were generally found in any area where mail duty was executed such as post offices, but also trains and in this case steamers. All opened bags were hung inside this frame for filling. By tilting the frame it was easier to add or remove any bags behind the front row. Little tags could be inserted above each bag. I assume these would display it's destination. A guiderail in the front could be used for a wooden tray where the designated mail was laid onto.
Here we go, the metal framing I posted earlier is a mail bag rack used inside the mail hold. These kinds of racks were generally found in any area where mail duty was executed such as post offices, but also trains and in this case steamers. All opened bags were hung inside this frame for filling. By tilting the frame it was easier to add or remove any bags behind the front row. Little tags could be inserted above each bag. I assume these would display it's destination. A guiderail in the front could be used for a wooden tray where the designated mail was laid onto.