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Trunk

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-23273

Description

Wooden trunk w/ curved lid, 3 wooden bands on lid. Iron banding around corners and rims. Leather covering wood below lid. 2 hinges in back, one buckle in front. Cotton holds inside lid. 2 wire handles on sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Painted/stenciled on both sides: ""G. A.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22.5 x 30 x 19 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3014

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