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Trunk

Date

1875-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23477

Description

Hinged-lid trunk w/ vertical iron bands, horizontal oak bands, and canvas covering. Two removable compartments make 3 interior levels. Several old faded travel stickers. Brass lock, leather and iron strap closures and side leather handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Painted and engraved on top, rear, sides, and front closures: Top: ""R.H.T. 2."" Rear: ""R.H. TUCKER JR."" Iron closures: ""4"" Sides: ""R.H. TUCKER I/ [UNCLEAR] CORDOBA."" [partially covered by stickers]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22 x 32 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1663

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