Dome Shape Vintage Trunk

classic, late 19th century (C-1880) dome top bride's style trunk. in an addition to travel, This style was a popular choice for a young lady approaching marriageable age. Notice how the pictures are feminine. The trunk might have contained a bride-to-be's trousseau. The barrel stave top was engineered for remarkable strength as well as aesthetics. This trunk would likely have have been on top in the cargo hold or baggage car. the trunk has multiple compartments for hats in the lid, lingerie in the till and a document pouch. This is a classic, late 19th century (C-1880) dome top bride's style trunk. in an addition to travel, This style was a popular choice for a young lady approaching marriageable age. Notice how the pictures are feminine. The trunk might have contained a bride-to-be's trousseau. The barrel stave top was engineered for remarkable strength as well as aesthetics. This trunk would likely have have been on top in the cargo hold or baggage car. The trunk has multiple compartments for hats in the lid, lingerie in the till and a document pouch. It was originally completely covered with hand tooled leather. The trunk has been stripped and refinished at some point on the exterior. the Oak slats and corner hardware were for protection during handling. The clinched bindings held the trunk tightly together and helped it keep it's shape through all types of abuse. The interior looks mostly intact. Both pictures are the same which is quite unusual. The pictures would often be whimsical scenes from the Victorian era or ladies dressed in the latest fashions. some cut directly from Paris fashion magazines. This premium quality trunk was well made in the United states.

Condition

Used (normal wear)