Mediumwood, leather
Object number00.116.10
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionThis is a medium sized black wood and leather trunk with metal tacks and a metal plate with latch and lock. There are two places where there used to be handles on either side. The trunk is lined with brown paper that has a blue flower-like pattern. It has a hinged rounded lid. The underside of the lid has a small door with a wooden bar to hold it closed. The tag on this reads "Allen and Little, (two doors north of Nelson's Hotel) Purchase Street, New Bedford, Manufacturers and dealers in saddles Bridles, whips harnesses, trunks, and valises of every kind. A good assortment of articles constantly on hand, warrented inferior to none and at the lowest prices. All orders punctually attended to." "(B. Lindsey & Son, printers.)". Behind door, the lid is stuffed old newspaper and a piece of wood. Several tacks spell out "DAB" on the right side of the trunk.On View
On view
ca. 1830
Circa 1906
