Posted 9 years ago
jscott0363
(903 items)
Hello CW friends!!
This would be the interior of the Searles & Edge leather covered hat trunk that I just posted.
The interior is 100% original. and I plan to keep it that way. Again, I've never heard of this trunk maker and can find no information on them.
So, if anyone out there can supply me with some information on this one, I'd be truly grateful.
Update: A HUGE thank you goes out to our CW friend Celiene for her wonderful sleuth work and priceless information on the city of Lexington, KY, Mr. Searles and Mr. Edge. Thank you Celiene!!!
Thanks for stopping in and having a look!
Scott
Michael,
Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always very much appreciated!!!
Scott
Kerry,
Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always very much appreciated!!!
Scott
Kyra,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by. Very truly appreciated!!!
Lulu,
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Scott
LEXINGTON, KY! 1838-9!
Although Lexington was one of the earliest settlements of Kentucky, it was not until 1785, that it assumed the appearance of a village, its growth having been impeded by Indian warfare. At this time it consisted of three rows of cabins. The two outer rows constituted a portion of the wall of the stockade; these extended from the place, now known as Leavy's corner, to Jas. Masterson's house, at present occupied by Searles & Edge, on Main street. The intervals between the houses was stockaded; the outlet was a puncheon door, with a bar to secure it. The block-house commanded the spring, and a common field included the site of the present Court House.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyfayett/directory1838/1838_history.htm
Address in 1838!
Searles & Edge, saddle, harness and trunk makers, 24 W Main st.
Searles John,, (S. & Edge) r 52 W Main st.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyfayett/directory1838/1838residents.htm
If you search for Searles on the second reference, you can even see who worked and/or boarded with them. Funny - there is a John Searles, but no James listed as living in Lexington.
Edge is spelled Edge, Edg's & Searles & E's.
Edge Benjamin, saddler, boards at Searle's. (Co-owner)
Edge Phillip P. (Searles & E.) boards at Searle's. (I assume son.)
Benjamin F. Edge
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=allgs&gss=sfs28_ms_f-2_s&new=1&rank=1&msT=1&gsfn=Benjamin&gsfn_x=0&gsln=Edge&gsln_x=0&mswpn__ftp=Kentucky%2C%20USA&mswpn=20&mswpn_PInfo=5-%7C0%7C1652393%7C0%7C2%7C3246%7C20%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C&MSAV=1&cp=0&catbucket=rstp&uidh=000
Benjamin F. Edge 1818-1881!
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=allgs&gss=sfs28_ms_f-2_s&new=1&rank=1&msT=1&gsfn=Benjamin&gsfn_x=0&gsln=Edge&gsln_x=0&mswpn__ftp=Kentucky%2C%20USA&mswpn=20&mswpn_PInfo=5-%7C0%7C1652393%7C0%7C2%7C3246%7C20%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C&MSAV=1&cp=0&catbucket=rstp&uidh=000
Looks like James Searles was born 1787, died 1859.
Fantastic original interior Scott.
Celiene you are a gem! Knowledgeable and an internet sleuth!
Celiene,
What would I do without you? Your wonderful information is truly AMAZING!!! As Karen stated, you are definitely a gem and quite the sleuth!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You information is worth it's weight in gold!
Scott
Karen,
I thought the interior was just incredible as well. It's amazing that something this old has survived so well thru the years. Thanks for the love as well. Very truly appreciated!!
Scott
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Mani
trunkman
KathyKay
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Brian
vetraio50
Karen
Kyra
Lulu
Michael
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Kerry
Always very truly appreciated!!!!
thanks for the post very interesting
Well, Thank you kivatinitz for the love and for stopping by. Always truly appreciated!!!
Very manly looking trunk Scotty. Nice info as well.
Thanks Roy!! Yes, Celiene has provide some incredible information to me which I am truly grateful for. Thanks for the love and for stopping by as well. Always very much appreciated!!!
Anna,
Thanks so much for the love and for stopping in. Always truly appreciated!!!
what stunning trunk!!! just very beautiful!!
Thank you Sean!!! And thanks for the love as well. Always truly appreciated my friend!!!
Thanks for the loves
Peasejean55
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vintagelamp
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Thanks for the loves
Peasejean55
and
vintagelamp
Very truly appreciated!!!!
You are welcome! I love sleuthing!
The label is my favorite part of the trunk,it is in great condition.thanks for the history, Celiene.
Drill,
It's one of my favorite parts as well. And didn't Celiene do a wonderful job with the info? I cannot begin to thank her enough!!
Thanks for the loves
Drill
Roycroftbooksfromme1
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FatBoy64
Always very much appreciated!!
Elisabethan,
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Scott
Trey,
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OneGoodFind,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by. I do truly appreciate it very much!
Scott
Hi Cindy!
Yep, still hanging in there. Great to see you back on CW again!!
Scott... I don't know if it's my computer or CW, but when I go to view your new posts, they're not there. The latest posts are from 1 month ago.
Rick
You have a fantastic collection Scott!
Pops,
That's the best compliment anyone could ever give me. And I deeply appreciate it very much! Thanks for the appreciation and for stopping by as well!!!