Trunk
Henry Poole and Co.
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, metal and paint
Measurements
115 x 1080 mm; 475 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Savile Row
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17215.1
Summary
Rectangular black painted metal trunk with red markings. Carrying handles on three sides of the base and one on the lid at the front. Two sliding catches at front of lid. Two brass identification labels on lid. The centre one engraved; His Excellency / Hon'ble Sir Arthur Lawley K.C.M.G. Second label is stamped; H. POOLE and CO. / ARMY and NAVY / TAILORS / 36, 37, 38 and 39 / SAVILLE ROW / LONDON. 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
Henry Poole and Co. , tailor