Posted 3 years ago
smetzner
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Can anyone help me figure out what kind of trunk this is and the era or make? I have stumbled across this and am planning to restore it. I am unsure but it seems that it has the alligator tin on it as well.
This type of trunk style is considered a cross slat trunk 1880's .They were made by the thousands by many manufacturers. Without a label it is hard to say which maker made it.
Below are some patent images that may apply. Hope this helps, thanks for the post.
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The lock was made by the Star lock company