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Trunk

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-21685

Description

Trunk w/ paper label #38; wooden w/ brown paper-like covering; rectangular shape w/ 2 leather handles on sides; cover and front side w/ engraved star decoration; black metal strips around body and cover; leather buckles on front and leather flap in middle covering keyhole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15.5 x 29.5 x 16.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3266

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