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Trunk with Wallpaper Lining

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-103403

Description

Small black leather covered trunk with brass tacks along edges and in a double diamond pattern on cover, brass handle at top, black metal lock at front, inside is lined with pink wallpaper with white zigzag and wavy vertical lines and orange flowers (2001.119.2).

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
accessories
case furniture
brass (alloy)
Trunk

Additional Identification Number

3131

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

America; Probably New England

Dimensions

5 1/4 in x 10 in x 6 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Christopher Ohrstrom

Accession Number

2001.119.1

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