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Trunk

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Date

1855-1880

GUSN

GUSN-17756

Description

Wooden and leather trunk w/ paper label #18. Black leather w/ horizontal iron bands. Front central keyhole w/ key inserted. Front leather straps.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trunks (containers)
accessories
case furniture
leather
wood (plant material)
Leather
TRUNK

Inscription

Printed on lid: ""J. Armstrong/ The Hill House/ Lewiston/ Maine"" Adhesive on side?: ""Armstrong""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17 x 28 x 17 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1897

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