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Trunks256 of 27051880's   M. Cherry  of  New York    Canvas & Iron Flat Top Trunk  Maker?  Is this CH & Co  a Carpeles Hartmann & Co?
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    Posted 4 years ago

    SamKat
    (11 items)

    Currently working on this with a friend. Clearly should be headed for a burn pile instead. But she is obsessed with MM Trunks.
    The top was covered in metal; the rest of the body of this trunk was covered in a very thin cloth similar to a cheesecloth. Not at all like canvas.
    Our friend thinks it’s worth the effort We’re not so sure - Any thoughts and comments are welcome.
    Such as, why are we even attempting to care about this one. Is there anyone else who thinks we should try to salvage it?

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    1. greendog greendog, 4 years ago
      I have taken on some trunks that were in pretty bad shape but I would have to pass on this one.
    2. greendog greendog, 4 years ago
      I don't believe this was an early attempt by MM, I think this is late 1880's or early 1890's it looks very much like a C. H. Taylor trunk, this could very well be an attempt by MM to compete with Taylor at the time, just a thought. one thing, I have never seen another MM like it.

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