Trunk
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, steel, zinc, leather and paper
Measurements
495 x 840 mm; 502 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16963.1
Summary
Lockable wooden, metal reinforced travel trunk with hinged and recessed carrying handles and zinc lining with leather sealing strips. Black stencil on the top reads, Hon. LADY LAWLEY / LONDON. W. Black stencil on the right reads, No 14. Two printed white paper labels read, Her Excellency / The Hon'ble / LADY LAWLEY / Government House / MADRAS.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.