Title
A Red Leather Doll's Clothes Trunk
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
AN ANTIQUE RED LEATHER, BRASS STUDDED HINGED DOLL'S CLOTHES TRUNK (American, 19th century). The interior is lined with paper that is decorated with stripes and an alternating floral motif. Adhered to the inside of the lid is label reading "From/George B. Bains/Wholesale & Retail/Iron Frame Travelling Trunk, Valise and/Carpet Bag Manufactory,/No. 8 North Fourth Street,/Above Market, West side,/Philadelphia./N. B. Trunks of every variety and quality constantly on hand, and/all articles sold at this establishment warranted equal to sample."
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
leather; brass
Extent
8" x 16" x 9"
Collection
Source
Gift of Miss Alice Brayton.
Identifier
PSNC.3168
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