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    Posted 10 years ago

    jenny44
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    A friend gave me this trunk I have tried researching it but can't find much on Wiggers company. Anything would.be helpful.it.does have.insert with it thank you in advance

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    1. hmsantiquetrunks.com hmsantiquetrunks.com, 10 years ago
      Hello. Your trunk appears to be from the late 1890's, to early 1900's. Go to this link (http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/grant/Biographies/wigger_kenton_ruley.htm)
      for a great article on Wigger. Here is a quote from the end of said article.
      "The name Wigger has been advertised as widely as any business or firm name in Grant County, and the future policy is to maintain the excellent business reputation. The Wigger Buggy and Harness Company initiated the plan of sending out wagon loads of buggies for sale among farmers, but more recently its policy is to invite all patrons to the "Wigger on the Square" store where a complete line of luggage articles, trunks, suit cases and valises and all kind of robes and blankets, as well as buggies, carriages, harness and automobiles and accessories are to be found in stock, and a courteous floor service is extended to all. While Mr. Wigger maintains close oversight of his business, he is surrounded with competent salesmen and the Wigger Buggy and Harness Company enjoys splendid patronage."
      If it is Ok with you I willadd this label to my trunk makers list of over 500 makers. You can view this list at,
      http://hmsantiquetrunks.com/trunk-makers-list.html
      Thankyou,
      Jim
      HMS Antique Trunks
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 10 years ago
      In the future, you need to put the "eye-grabber" pic 1st. I almost skipped over this.

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