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Steamer Trunk - Hempite
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Overview
A Steamer Trunk made of hempite fibre that has wooden reinforcement bracing.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2024.121
Item type
Luggage
Themes
Material
Hemp
Wood
Width
52 cm
Height or length
87 cm
Depth
26 cm
Inscriptions and markings
Above the central latch there is a label saying
WARRANTED
HEMPITE
COMPRESSED FIBRE
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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Last modified
Thursday, 30 April, 2026
Completeness
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Hempite Steamer Trunk
Hempite Steamer Trunk
Hempite label
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