steamer trunk

Name/Title

steamer trunk

Entry/Object ID

1999.006.001 a-b

Description

a) Large brown steamer trunk with a curved lid strengthened by 4 curved wood and metal "struts". The main body of the trunk is decorated with three wooden panels with different designs and ia attached with metal clasps. It has 2 leather carrying handles. Lid can be lifted by metal handle above lock. There are also 4 small wheels, one at each corner. Inside the lid is a hinged campartment taking up 3/4 of the lid space. This is decarated with a border of flowers and a picture of a lady with a fan. b) The tray has 2 compartments, one long and slim, one rectangular and one divided in two with a carved-out handle. The divided tray is decorated in front.

Acquisition

Notes

Accession Date: 14-Apr-99 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Trunk

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

steamer trunk

Created By

Greenlee, Lucy

Create Date

April 28, 1999

Update Date

August 5, 2025