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Trunk. Wood, paper with geometric pattern, metal, leather. Rectangular flat top, patterned-paper covered wood trunk with wood ribs and metal strapping; interior lined with green and white paper; heavy leather strap side handles. Contains blankets, paisley shawls, and Indian rug.
trunks (containers)
accessories
case furniture
leather
metal
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Paper
Unidentified Metal
Leather
TRUNK
Two labels: 1st label: ""From J.L. Tyler, Manufacturer of Travelling, Packing, and Shipping Trunks of all kinds and qualities. Also, sole leather valises, leather bags, ladies' sacks, valise bags, & c., Union Block, 47 Union Street, Boston"" 2nd label: ""Patented Nov 8th, 1864""
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Tyler, J. L. (Maker)
Boston, MA, USA
20 1/4 x 41 1/8 x 21 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.246
Massachusetts (United States)
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