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Trunks of many types were made. The nineteenth-century sea chest was often handmade of unpainted wood. Brass-fitted camphorwood chests were brought back from the Orient. Leather-covered trunks were popular from the late eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries. In the late 1870s, a large fancy round top trunk became popular. By the late 1880s, a Steamer trunk, a low, flat top trunk, was used. By 1895, trunks were covered with canvas or decorated sheet metal. Embossed metal coverings were used from 1870 to 1910. By 1925, trunks were covered with vulcanized fiber or undecorated metal. Suitcases are listed here.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Trunks | Pine | Grain Painted, Mustard & Brown Vinegar Decoration Over Red, 24 x 12 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Camphorwood | Brass Key Hole, Escutcheon, 22 x 12 3/8 x 14 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Toilette Case, Traveling, 8 1/4 x 9 x 16 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Box | Turkish, Glass, 1900-40, 17 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 10 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Document Box, Leather Straps, Brass, Early 1900s, 8 1/2 x 16 x 15 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Storage | Walnut, Railroad, Mid 1800s, 30 x 26 1/2 x 42 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Wood | Multicolored, Figures, Chinese, 27 x 40 3/4 x 24 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Hermes | Set, Overnight, Carry-On Bag, Briefcase, Ostrich, Cadillac Series | 2008 | | Trunks | Hermes | Set, Handbag, Toiletry Case, Carry-On Bag, Ostrich, Cadillac Series | 2008 | | Trunks | Valascoli | Carry-On Bag, Briefcase, Ostrich, Italy, 2 Piece | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Fold-Down Interior Section, 22 x 26 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Walnut | Carved, Stucco Facade, Turned Columns, France, c.1890, 26 x 57 1/2 x 16 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Poplar | Diamond Panels, Escutcheon, Flowers, c.1680, 27 1/2 x 47 x 21 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Wedding | Painted, Lovebirds, Hearts, Flowers, France, 18th Century | 2008 | | Trunks | Marriage | Paint Decorated, Lift Top, Applied Beaded Edge, 10 1/2 x 21 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Camphorwood | Brass Mounts, Lock, Handles, 42 x 23 x 21 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Footlocker, Wood, Brass Mounted, Monogram, 15 x 29 x 15 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Dome Top | Leather, Secret Lid Compartments, France, c.1900, 24 x 32 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Tilt Top | Elm, Bird & Branch, Metal Hardware, Handles, Germany, 27 x 45 x 26 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Travel Case, Wood, Brass, Leather Handle, Labels, 21 x 24 x 18 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Steamer, Wood, Leather, Brass Mounted, Early 1900s, 25 x 36 x 22 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Dome Top | Hand Forged Iron Strapping, 42 1/2 x 22 x 22 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Gothic | Walnut, Patinated, Carved, Iron, France, 18th Century | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Leather Trim, Vuitinite Fabric, c.1900, 22 x 43 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Trunks | Louis Vuitton | Footlocker, Leather Trim, Brass Nail Heads, Monogram, c.1900, 22 x 40 In. | 2008 |
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