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Trunk

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-21690

Description

Low rectangular trunk, wood covered in canvas. Horizontal wooden planks across top. Iron trim on hinged lid and bottom and sides. Metal front clasp and front side straps, leather side handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Painted on top of wooden plank: ""R.H.T."" Printed on several paper tags: ""Miss Jane S. Tucker/ 27 Fayette St./ Boston MASS.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12.25 x 32 x 19 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3271

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