Trunk
W. Ferguson
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, leather, brass and paint
Measurements
500 x 605 mm; 505 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Wilton Place
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16962.1
Summary
Black painted metal travel trunk with leather handles and brass fittings. Handwritten paper label on the back reads; G.W.R. / Paddington. Inside the lid is painted blue and has a circular metal plate embossed with a compass and globe. A printed pink paper label reads; Telephone - No. 1975 Victoria. / ALL W. FERGUSON, / Saddler and Harness Maker, / Trunk, Bag and Portmanteau Maker, / 60, KINNERTON STREET, / WILTON PLACE, LONDON, S.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
W. Ferguson, manufacturer