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.

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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
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Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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Steamer Trunk
Steamer Trunk
F NORMAN stamped on the top
F NORMAN stamped on the top
Internal cloth lining, insert tray and netting
Internal cloth lining, insert tray and netting

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