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Trunk with Wallpaper Lining

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-103409

Description

Small black leather covered rectangular trunk with round hinged top, edged in red leather with brass tacks, yellow painted lines on front, back and cover, inside lined with block printed wallpaper with white and green scrolling flowers on a light blue ground (2001.118.2).

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
accessories
case furniture
brass (alloy)
Trunk

Additional Identification Number

3137

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

4 3/4 in x 7 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Christopher Ohrstrom

Accession Number

2001.118.1

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