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Trunk

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-21532

Description

Trunk w/ paper label #33; rectangular w/ rounded top of cover; wood w/ metal plating and canvas covering; 2 leather handles on sides; front w/ 2 metal closures and key hole lock in middle; leather patches surrounding closures and lock on front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trunks (containers)
accessories
case furniture
canvas
metal
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Metal
Coated Canvas
TRUNK

Inscription

Pencilled label on cover: [part is illegible] ""Wiscasset ME""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22 x 32 x 18.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3132

Places

Maine (United States)

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