Trunk, Hair

Date1775-1800

MediumPine, cowhide, brass, leather, iron, and tin

DimensionsOH: 13"; OL: 32"; OW: 16"; Interior Depth 7 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Major and Mrs. V. Lee Kirby.

Object number1951-269

DescriptionArched top trunk covered with cowhide with hair on. The lid, reinforced and ornamented with 4 leather straps and, at center of front, back, and each end, a rectangular tin plate painted black; all held with brass studs which also form diamond shaped lozenge in center; edged and scalloped brown leather skirting; body has brass studded straps and a diamond shaped lozenge near each end of front; an iron bail handle at each end and iron lock and hasp. Lined with light blue paper.
MarkingsNone.
ProvenanceThis trunk came from the Nelson-Galt home (and family) Francis Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.