Antique wardrobe steamer trunk’

This item is an antique wardrobe steamer trunk, commonly manufactured in the early 20th century by companies like Hartmann or Oshkosh. Features: It typically includes a fitted interior with a hanging compartment for clothing and a set of drawers for storage. Design: Often constructed with a canvas exterior, brass hardware, and a patterned fabric lining. Function: Designed for organized travel on ships or trains during the golden age of travel. Usage: Today, these trunks are frequently repurposed as vintage furniture, such as coffee tables or storage chests It features a durable green canvas exterior with black leather banding, brass hardware, and personalized monograms. Typically, these trunks open to reveal a fitted interior with drawers, hanging compartments, and extension rods. They were designed for long-distance travel on trains and steamships. Due to their age and historical travel use, they often exhibit wear, rust on metal components, and travel decals. Label: buy This item is a vintage London & North Eastern Railway "Luggage in Advance" label. These labels were used for a service where passengers could send their luggage ahead to their destination by train. The label shows the destination "Ireland" and details for baggage handling. It is a collectible railway item from the era before British Railways nationalization. The price listed on the label is "2/8", indicating the cost for the service. Tag: The item appears to be a vintage luggage tag, likely dating from the mid-20th century. The tag is addressed to a resident at "Beech Cottage" in Bramhope, near Leeds, Yorkshire. It features pre-printed instructions to "OBLITERATE ALL OLD LABELS" and "SHOW DESTINATION IN BLOCK LETTERS." Such items are often collected as historical travel memorabilia.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Original Or Reproduction

Antique original