Cabin trunk
Barrett Bros.
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, textile, metal and leather
Measurements
290 x 940 mm; 570 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Orchard Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16559.1
Summary
Large cabin trunk, black fabric covering, leather reinforced edges and leather handles. White number on each end; 6. Two wooden runners underneath. Central lock in front, with buckles either side. Stencilled in white across the top; LAWLEY. Remains of white paper label with black print reads; 4237 / BRISTOL T M. Card label tied to right hand handle reads; LADY WRAXALL / TYNTESFIELD / BRISTOL. Oval white paper label inside lid reads; TRUNK EST 1837 / TEL 1783 PADD MAKERS / BARRETT BROS . ACTUAL MAKERS OF / CABIN TRUNKS / DRESS BASKETS / BAGS HAT BOXES ETC / REPAIRS DONE ON PREMISES / 10 ORCHARD ST. W.
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
Barrett Bros., maker