Traveling chest

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Traveling chest

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.289

Description

Rectangular chest with hinged box cover, the interior lined with figured wallpaper; fitted with iron hasps at corners and bottom and brass lock, the key plate of which is now covered by leather strap. Has iron wire loop handles, one at each end of box.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Remains of storage and shipping labels glued to chest read in part as follows: "New York Transfer....Dodd's Express....Broadway"; "Forwarded by Gurney's Express & Storage Warehouse, 465 Fourth Avenue, New York"; "Jackson's Express, Grand Central Depot".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

14-3/4 in

Length

20-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (28.6 x 37.5 x 52.7 cm)

Material

brass, Iron, Wallpaper, oak, Leather, Pine

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Many damages, as is to be expected. Small repairs. One loop handle is modern replacement.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location