Trunk

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage wooden chest with metal reinforcements, featuring a weathered appearance suggesting age and use over time. Its primary material appears to be wood, with accents of black metal on the corners and edges, offering both support and decoration. The chest showcases a central metal clasp that serves as a locking mechanism, accompanied by a brass plaque around the keyhole. Above the latch, a small leather strap adds to its rustic charm. Additionally, there's a paper tag tied with a string to the latch, bearing handwritten numbers and words, possibly inventory details or historical context. The metal parts, showing signs of tarnish, contribute to the antique aesthetic, while the textured wood suggests durability, highlighting an era when craftsmanship was paramount. The overall construction indicates it might have been used for travel or storage, making it a functional and decorative piece likely to attract those interested in history, antiques, and collectibles. The juxtaposition of materials and the meticulous design elements convey a sense of nostalgia, reflecting a bygone

The image depicts a vintage wooden chest with metal reinforcements, featuring a weathered appearance suggesting age and use over time. Its primary material appears to be wood, with accents of black metal on the corners and edges, offering both support and decoration. The chest showcases a central metal clasp that serves as a locking mechanism, accompanied by a brass plaque around the keyhole. Above the latch, a small leather strap adds to its rustic charm. Additionally, there's a paper tag tied with a string to the latch, bearing handwritten numbers and words, possibly inventory details or historical context. The metal parts, showing signs of tarnish, contribute to the antique aesthetic, while the textured wood suggests durability, highlighting an era when craftsmanship was paramount. The overall construction indicates it might have been used for travel or storage, making it a functional and decorative piece likely to attract those interested in history, antiques, and collectibles. The juxtaposition of materials and the meticulous design elements convey a sense of nostalgia, reflecting a bygone

Name/Title

Trunk

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.580

Description

Trunk/Found inside trunk/6 salesman sample clothes/2 ladies/3 Male coats & vests/5 male hats assorted sizes.

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

Dimensions

Width

16 in

Depth

8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 9, 2014