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Trunk, Hair

Date1800-1840

OriginAmerica, Mid-Atlantic or New England

MediumWhite pine, tulip poplar, leather (hair hide); brass, iron, paper, and cotton or linen

DimensionsOH: 8 1/4", OW: 20 1/4", OD: 11"

Credit LineGift of the Vestry of Bruton Parish Church.

Object number1938-214

DescriptionSmall trunk has flat bottom, straight sides, domed lid; covered all over except base with hide; top hinged at rear; wrought iron catch and lock at front; top and front divided into three vertical panels by brass tacks and strips of darker leather; top and front also outlined with leather strips and tacks; diamond motif formed by tacks at center of top; U-shaped motif in tacks on either side of top; interior lined with original blue paper; multi-colored woven tape nailed to interior of both sides of case and lid. Wrought iron handles with large heart-shaped backplate attached to either side.

White pine and tulip poplar covered with leather; brass tacks, wrought iron fitting.
MarkingsRemnant of label on inside of lid; no lettering visible.
ProvenancePurchased by Dr. Goodwin from Mrs. Maude Pollard Hull, dealer, Richmond. Dec. 1926.