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Trunk

Object Name:
Trunk
Object ID:
1969.012
Creator:
Libbey, Isaac (1792-1873)
Place of Origin:
Rochester, NH
Date:
circa 1830
Description:
Trunk. Rectangular pine box with curved, hinged top. Brown deerskin covering with two leather strips across either end attached with brass tacks. Scalloped band of leather around cover attached with brass tacks. Oval decoration of scalloped leather attached with brass tacks around hinged brass handle on cover. Iron lockplate on front with iron interior lock. stamped wallpaper lining on interior. "TRUNKS / Manufactured / and kept constantly on hand by / ISAAC LIBBEY. / Rochester N.H." printed on paper label attached on underside of cover.
Material:
Tissue
Wood
Leather
Brass
Iron
Paper
Dimensions:
H-5.75 W-7 L-12 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
Subjects:
Boxes, Trunks
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