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Trunk

Object Name:
Trunk
Object ID:
1990.083.02
Creator:
Dinsmoor, Daniel J. (1811-1889)Leatherworker
Place of Origin:
Meredith, NH/Laconia, NH
Date:
circa 1850
Description:
Trunk. Black leather-covered, with brass tacks. Pine. Flat-topped cover with new leather hinge. Lined with paper printed in pattern of anchors and chains. Printed paper label inside cover: "D.J. Dinsmoor, / MANUFACTURER OF / Harnesses, Trunks, Valises, / &c., &c. / Meredith Bridge, N.H." Printed paper label on outside of each end: "S.W. ROLLINS, MEREDITH VILLAGE." Brass lock stamped "J. TERRY & Co / PATTERN 1849".
Material:
Wood
Leather
Brass
Paper
Dimensions:
H-6 W-14 L-10 inches
Provenance:
Originally owned and used by Samuel W. Rollins (1825-1897) of Meredith, NH.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
Subjects:
Anchors, Boxes, Chains, Trunks
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