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TRAVELING TRUNK

Creator(s):

Currently in storage


About this object

A traveling trunk made by "Meubles de Voyage H.Bert" in Avignon, France, circa 1900s. The frame is bentwood decorated with black stencil design with brass studs and brass lock plates. Interior fully lined in wool twill window plained plaid, cream with navy and gold; plain weave linen hinge straps on either side. Removable top tray in cardboard covered in pink cotton and wrapped in purple gingham paper underneath. One strut missing, one completely detached, one partially detached. Struts covered in gingham fabric.

Object name:
TRAVELING TRUNK
Made from:
wood --waxed canvas --brass --cotton --linen --leather --wool --paper
Date made:
early 20th century
Size:
21 1/2 × 43 1/2 × 23 1/2 in. (54.6 × 110.5 × 59.7 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2018.13.3
Signature marks:
LABEL: Davies/2 East 92nd St./New York City/ From Joseph E. Davies/ Foxhall Road / Washington D.C. [Top, partially deterioriated] ENGRAVING: Medusa head with 8-pointed star [side latches] INSCRIPTION: 4B [Top and PL side, in black marker]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973