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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1931.2.37 |
Object Name |
Trunk |
Description |
Small trunk with black leather lid marked "N.R." in studs. The lid of the trunk is loosely covered in plain black leather, with studs along the lower edge. There is another strip of black leather covering the handle. The body of the trunk is also lined with black leather. On the front of the trunk, in the bottom center, there are studs marking "N.R." There are more studs in a decorative pattern along the middle of the front, as well as lines of studs along the bottom and side edges. There are three buckles on the front, as well as a latch hidden by leather. On the back is a long strip of leather with holes in it, and the remains of a second strip. All of the corners have a panel of metal. There are two leather handles on either side. The trunk is made of wood, painted blue on the inside. There is a rectangular hole in the wood on the lid, where the underside of the leather can be seen. The lid also has two leather holders, held in place by studs. The bottom of the trunk has a large crack running lengthwise. Condition: good Size: 21-1/2" x 9" Owner: Nathan Robbins |
Date |
1850 - 1900 |
Year Range from |
1850 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
People |
Robbins, Nathan Sr. (1771-1852) Robbins, Nathan Jr. (1803-1888) Robbins, Nathan 3rd (1866-1962) |
Subjects |
Buckles Carrying & lifting Leather goods Trunks |
Search Terms |
Robbins Family |
Dimensions |
H-9 W-12 L-21.5 inches |
Source |
Robbins Sisters Estate (Ida and Caira) |
Collection |
Arlington Historical Society Collection |