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Trunk

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-17895

Description

Trunk w/ paper label #5. Paper and leather covered exterior w/ horizontal wooden bands. Hinged lid rounded in an arch. Leather straps at side front; side leather handle; front metal clasp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Adhesive on left side: [illegible]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

23.5 x 30.5 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2029

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