Brown "Canvas Traveler" trunk

Dateearly 1900's

Mediumwood, metal, leather, cloth

Dimensions36 x 19 x 22 inches

ClassificationsPersonal Gear

Catalog number83.30.64

DescriptionLarge brown "Canvas Traveler" trunk made of wood covered with heavy duck and painted. Long hardwood slats run full length, 4 on top and 2 on ends. Corners are protected with heavy iron bumpers. Leather handles on end and heavy leather straps around trunk. Two latches and lock. Rollers on bottom.
Large colored label has man plowing with a pair of oxen. Decorative paper strips in red, white, and blue run around inside edges and lid and on a divider tray that has been mended with cigar box.

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