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KC1978-259
Trunk
KC1978-259

Trunk

Date1760-1780
Artist/Maker Edward Smith
OriginEngland
Mediumleather, brass, iron, paper, and wood
DimensionsOW: 19 3/4"; OH: 7"; OD: 10 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1977-365
DescriptionRectangular leather covered trunk ornamented with brass nails around all edges; hinged lid with brass bail and rosette handle in center; two iron hasps secure lid to trunk; interior of trunk covered in printed paper; printed label of Edward Smith, Trunk & Plate Case maker adhered to inside center of lid.
MarkingsMaker's label inside of lid reads:
"Edward Smith / Trunk & Plate-Case-Maker, / to his Majesty / and his Royal Highness ye Prince of Wales / at ye King's-Arms & Three Trunks, / at Charing Cross"
Brass plaque under handle on top reads: "Robt. Henson Esqr."
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