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Trunk

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-23111

Description

Trunk, black leather w/ vertical metal bands fixed w/ thick round button tacks. Hinged lid is arched, body bows out near bottom. Leather embossed w/ design. Leather straps at front sides; square metal escutcheon at front center. Leather handle at sides. Interior lined in blue and white floral paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Printed label at right side: ""Tucker/ Wiscasset""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17.5 x 30 x 18.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2861

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