Trunk

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an old, rectangular wooden box, showing signs of wear and tear. It is primarily constructed of plywood and adorned with a brass-colored metal latch at the front. Attached to the latch is a small, white tag with handwritten text, possibly indicating an inventory or identification number. The surface of the box reveals aging, with visible patches where the outer layer has worn away, exposing the raw wood beneath. The corners and edges are reinforced with additional wooden strips secured by small nails, and remnants of what appears to be old packaging tape are affixed across the top and sides, suggesting that this box might have been used for storage or shipping at some point. The overall appearance gives an impression of antique or vintage charm, with its rustic finish and utilitarian design, hinting at a history or past usage, making it a quaint relic of practical craftsmanship from an earlier time, perhaps used for storing tools, documents, or personal artifacts. The backdrop is plain black, enhancing the weathered look of the

The image depicts an old, rectangular wooden box, showing signs of wear and tear. It is primarily constructed of plywood and adorned with a brass-colored metal latch at the front. Attached to the latch is a small, white tag with handwritten text, possibly indicating an inventory or identification number. The surface of the box reveals aging, with visible patches where the outer layer has worn away, exposing the raw wood beneath. The corners and edges are reinforced with additional wooden strips secured by small nails, and remnants of what appears to be old packaging tape are affixed across the top and sides, suggesting that this box might have been used for storage or shipping at some point. The overall appearance gives an impression of antique or vintage charm, with its rustic finish and utilitarian design, hinting at a history or past usage, making it a quaint relic of practical craftsmanship from an earlier time, perhaps used for storing tools, documents, or personal artifacts. The backdrop is plain black, enhancing the weathered look of the

Name/Title

Trunk

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.566 A-E

Description

Four doll hats with trunk A- Trunk B- Hat with red feathers C- Hat with brown flowers D- Hat with white flower and green ribbon E- Hat/pink bows/Green ribbon Along with various other accessories and two dolls.

Collection

Doll Museum

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 19, 2013