TRUNK

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a weathered, vintage wooden trunk with a rustic aesthetic, characterized by its worn, brown exterior and distressed surface with visible patches where the wood is exposed, reflecting its age and use over the years. The trunk is adorned with narrow, vertical decorative patterns along its front, providing a subtle, ornamental touch to the otherwise simple design. A prominent dark metal latch at the center secures the lid, while additional metal accents appear in the form of rivets along the horizontal metal band that reinforces the structure near the top edge, adding to its antique charm. This piece likely served as a storage or travel chest, carrying with it a sense of history and intrigue about its past contents and journeys. Overall, the trunk's aged appearance and craftsmanship evoke a sense of nostalgia and curiosity about its provenance and the stories it might hold.

The image depicts a weathered, vintage wooden trunk with a rustic aesthetic, characterized by its worn, brown exterior and distressed surface with visible patches where the wood is exposed, reflecting its age and use over the years. The trunk is adorned with narrow, vertical decorative patterns along its front, providing a subtle, ornamental touch to the otherwise simple design. A prominent dark metal latch at the center secures the lid, while additional metal accents appear in the form of rivets along the horizontal metal band that reinforces the structure near the top edge, adding to its antique charm. This piece likely served as a storage or travel chest, carrying with it a sense of history and intrigue about its past contents and journeys. Overall, the trunk's aged appearance and craftsmanship evoke a sense of nostalgia and curiosity about its provenance and the stories it might hold.

Name/Title

TRUNK

Entry/Object ID

223/5981

Description

TRUNK FOR DOLL CLOTHES / FULL OF CLOTHES

Collection

HISTORY / HOUSEHOLD

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

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Length

12 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 21, 2006