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Trunk

Date

1834-1867

GUSN

GUSN-12244

Description

Leather covered wooden carcass with brass studs along the edges. Cast iron hinges and lock. Leather carrying strap. The interior has a blue and white polka-dot paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trunks (containers)
accessories
case furniture
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
leather
wood (plant material)
Leather
Brass
Iron
Studded
TRUNK

Inscription

On a paper label is: Nath'L B. March, Saddle, Harness, & Trunk Maker, Daniel Street, Portsmouth, N.H. Also, military caps, & curled hair mattresses.

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Nath'L B. March (Maker)

Location of Origin

Portsmouth, NH, USA

Dimensions

8.25 x 10 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1531

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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