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Steamer Trunk

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Overview

A reinforced leather Steamer Trunk with the the name F NORMAN painted on the lid. Inside it is fabric lined, has an fabric lined plywood insert tray and cord netting on the inside of the lid to secure incidentals.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2024.120

Item type

Material

Width

42 cm

Height or length

68 cm

Depth

30 cm

Contextual information

Cabin or Steamer trunks were the equivalent of today's carry-on luggage. They were low-profiled and small enough to fit under the berths of trains or in the cabin of a steamer.

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Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 6 April, 2024

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F NORMAN stamped on the top

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Internal cloth lining, insert tray and netting

Internal cloth lining, insert tray and netting

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