Trunk
B. Barrett Bros.
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Canvas, leather, metal and wood
Measurements
285 x 1080 x 235 mm; 660 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16275
Summary
Faded black trunk with leather handles, straps and bindings with metal fittings. The top has a cream paper label which reads, WITH CARE / WENLOCK. A luggage label of cream card printed in red reads, Established 1837 / B. BARRETT. BROS / Trunk and brush manufacturers / 426, OXFORD ST, N. This is overstamped in black, REMOVED TO / 10 ORCHARD ST. PORTMAN ESQ. The interior is lined with blue and white fabric. A printed label in black on one end reads, Paddington.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
B. Barrett Bros., manufacturer