Trunk, Hair

Date1780-1830

MediumWhite pine, tulip poplar, hide, leather, brass, iron, paper

DimensionsOH: 11 1/2"; OL: 24"; OD: 12"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1964-179

DescriptionNearly cylindrical trunk with flattened base; covered all over, except base, with hide; decorated with brass tacks in rectangular patterns on strips of leather; leather hinges; six rectangular iron plates secure ends, two on top and one on front at each end; heart-shaped iron backplate and bail on ends (proper right bail missing); rectangular lock plate in center, front with iron hasp from lid; two short rectangulear strap of leather or hide nailed to front towards ends with brass nails forming triangle at each end; thin narrow board nailed to bottom along front edge (rear board missing); interior lined with blue paper (only remnants remain).
Inscribed"W & {Y} P N --" painted on base