Trunk, ca. 1896

Object/Artifact

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Trunk, ca. 1896

Entry/Object ID

2008-1

Description

Wooden top-opening trunk with worn light blue paint; metal handles on each end; metal lock in center

Use

Store family possession on voyage to America

Context

Trunk used by Ceola family during 1896 to America. All family possessions stored in trunk.

Collection

OBJECTS, OBJECTS

Category

trunk
Personal Carrying and Storage Gear, Personal Gear, 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

21 in

Depth

24 in

Length

42 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Cecilia Ceola (1915-1982)

Person or Organization

Santo Ceola, Sr. (1823 - ~1897)

Related Publications

Publication

Tontitown Storia, Vol. 04, No. 02 - Fall 2008

Notes

p. 5, mention of donation

Update Date

May 6, 2026