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Posted 8 years ago
officialfuel
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Since there's a lot of experts on the site on trunks, I've decided to put my trunk on here and get some expert opinions on whether to keep it original or try to restore it. I found this about a year ago in southern Indiana. I love how the trunk is in it's current condition but would like to hear your opinions. Keep it original or restore it and is the trunk from the 1890's.
Michael
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Michael,
That's a really nice leather trunk. I believe this may be a "Sole Leather Trunk". You'd be correct on the age of this one. Does this have a layout inside for a Masonic hat and shoulder boards? It looks like one of the Masonic trunks to me. Really nice find!!!
I would keep this one as original as possible, it has wonderful provenance.I can assure you that those Dr. Strong stickers(I love those) are not seen on an everyday basis. I would consider only cleaning and possibly a re-glue of sections of the leather that is coming away.I would do this only to keep intact what is currently present. Thanks for the post.
http://www.kpl.gov/uploadedImages/Local_History/Essays_All_About_Kalamazoo_History/business/henderson-ames-letterhead-1910-705.jpg
Here is a company logo!
http://assets.atlasobscura.com/article_images/25246/image.jpg
A few catalog images, enjoy!
http://www.srmml.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regalia_Catalog_Photo_sm.jpg
http://www.calibanbooks.com/pictures/medium/z06487.jpg
Awesome trunk -- love the whole look as is apart from as Drill said trying to stabilize a few sections of the leather -- such a unique piece!!
Thank you TassieDevil for the love! Merry Christmas!
Merry
Thank you jscott0363 for stopping in and giving your opinion! I value your advice! In the top part of the trunk there is a lid. I'm not sure what you're talking about. Thank you again for stopping in and giving me your opinion! Merry Christmas!
Michael
Thank you Drill for stopping in and giving me your opinion and the examples. I really appreciate your opinion and you taking the time. I will leave the trunk as I found it in its original condition it's only original once, but I just wanted the experts opinions. Thank you again very much and Merry Christmas!
Michael
Thank you vetraio50 and mtg75 for the love! Merry Christmas!
Michael
Thank you trunkman for the love! Again thank you for stopping in and giving me your opinion! Always appreciate the experts opinion! Merry Christmas!
Michael
Thank you MooreAntique and Caperkid for the love! Merry Christmas!
Michael
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I would imagine someone that owned this trunk ,needed some rest or possibly worked there.
http://exploringupstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Dr.-Strongs-Sanatorium-300x239.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/be/6b/87/be6b874dc8ca5889f4099bd06e405cae.jpg
Thank you Drill for the other information!
Michael
Thank you bijoucaillouvintage and shughs for the love! Merry Christmas
Michael
Keep it as original as possible, retaining all edits from the party(ies) that purchased it. Affecting such would destroy a rare piece.
SpiritBear that's what I plan on doing! Thank you for stopping in and your input! Merry Christmas
Michael
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Michael
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Michael
In my very NON-expert opinion, I think it's great the way it is!...just the way it looked when the last person actually carried it.
Thank you trukn20 and Lady_Picker for the love! Merry Christmas
Michael
Thank you Nova and charmsomeone for the love! Also thank you Nova for your input! Going to make the repairs and leave it like it is. Merry Christmas!
Michael
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Michael
Thank you fortapache and Designer for the love! Merry Christmas
Michael
Agree RE: Masonic Knights Templar history of this item. The only thing I might try to do is stabilize some of the rips in the leather with a few subtle stitches to prevent them from growing... a wonderful piece with a lot of history... no doubt scarce. Cheers! - Bob
beyemvey thank you for your input! I will do as the experts suggest. Thank you again for stopping in and voicing your opinion! Merry Christmas!
Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael
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Michael