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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Harriet Lane Johnston Trunk
Object ID
2014.002.20
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Collection
Wheatland
Title
Harriet Lane Johnston Trunk
Description
Trunk, with brown/black checkerboard canvas covering. Metal band around the trunk attaches lock on front, handles on side and hinges on back. Every metal peg on this band has 'Louis Vuitton' stamped on the head.
The trunk opens from the front to reveal a removable shelf inside. Inside the lid, criss-crossed ribbon allows for storage of delicate/lightweight items slid behind the ribbon.
Provenance
Trunk owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1875
Creator
Louis Vuitton
Made By
Vuitton, Louis
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Trunk
Height (cm)
52.705
Height (ft)
1.7291666667
Height (in)
20.75
Width (cm)
76.2
Width (ft)
2.5
Width (in)
30
Depth (cm)
43.18
Depth (ft)
1.4166666667
Depth (in)
17
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-05-16
Condition Notes
3/13/2023: Expected tears in fabric cover as well as dents in metal strips on edges due to handling during shipment/travel.
Object ID
2014.002.20
Role
Designer
Accession Number
2014.002
Images
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