Trunk

Date1750-1799

Artist/Maker John Hicks Marklove

MediumDear, leather, brass, iron, and paper

DimensionsOH: 8 1/4"; OL: 17"; OW: 9 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-242

DescriptionRectangular trunk with hinged arched-top lid; Made of deal covered with leather and set with brass studs outlinding lid, front, and ends. Small brass handle on top; Iron hasp and lock with brass cover for keyhole. Interior lined with printer's sheets of "History of England" overprinted with black dots.
MarkingsInside lid is printed label: "J.H. Marklove, Trunk Maker, Small Street, Bristol, Makes & Sells Wholesale & Retail at the lowest Prices, All Sorts of Strong Travelling Trunks. Nests for Exportation. NB The Paper Warehouse"