Trunk

Date1720-1760

MediumLeather, brass, iron, deal, textile.

DimensionsOH: 18"; OW: 22"; OL: 44"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2006-154

DescriptionDome-lid leather-covered trunk with decorative brass nails. Single rows of brass nails outline the front, top, and ends of the trunk; double rows of brass nails outline the edge of the lid; the top and front of the trunk are ornamented with swirled motifs; on the front of the truck, these motifs surround the large, double lobed over an inverted heart over a fish-tail motif, iron lock backplates; iron carrying handles on each end. Modern white woven tape nailed inside lid and case at both ends.