Trunk
- Object Name:
- Trunk
- Object ID:
- 1916.018.02
- Date:
- circa 1865
- Description:
- Trunk. Wood; held the saddle presented to General Joseph Haydn Potter (1822-1892). Wood, painted green; wrought iron hinges and lock plate. Stencilled black lettering on front: "GENL. J. H. POTTER / U.S.A / 15 / COLUMBUS / OHIO". Hand lettered in black on left side: "H. H. / 12 Reg N.H.V."
- Material:
- Wood
Metal - Dimensions:
- H-18 W-30 D-19 inches
- Provenance:
- General Joseph Haydn Potter (1822-1892) was born in Concord, NH, and died in Columbus, OH. During the Civil War he commanded the 12th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers. The trunk was used by Gen. Potter during his army service, and was later used by his daughter to ship his presentation saddle from Columbus, OH, to the New Hampshire Historical Society.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Alice Fay Potter
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