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Trunk

Object Name:
Trunk
Object ID:
1971.065.01
Creator:
Libbey, Isaac (1792-1873)
Place of Origin:
Rochester, NH
Date:
circa 1860
Description:
Trunk. Rectangular pine box with hinged top. Dark brown oilcoth covering with yellow leather bands on either end and across top at ends, attached brass upholstery tacks; Leather flap on cover with brass tacks. Brown leather strap handle with brass tacks attached to top. Lacquered tin lockplate attached to front with steel locking mechanism; cast steel key. Lined with white wallpaper printed with green medallions; blue and white printed wallpaper on bottom. "ISAAC LIBBEY, / Trunk Manufacturer / And Dealer In / VALISES, CARPET BAGS / and All kinds of Trunk Trimmings, / Rochester, N.H." printed on paper label attached on underside of cover.
Material:
Tissue
Wood
Brass
Paper
Dimensions:
H-4.25 W-10 D-7 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
Subjects:
Boxes, Medallions
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