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Research &
Catalogs
Over a 20 year period, I have
collected all the trunk related documents and historical
information I could find. These items were rather difficult to
find. Since many trunk collectors and restorers are interested in
this historical information, I have decided to make copies
available. These are photocopies of the old documents, not the
originals (which have cost much more). I have found these to be
very interesting and educational. Another item is a detailed
research article I have written on the topic of Jenny Lind and
Saratoga Trunk styles, containing 30 pages of information,
illustrations, and document copies. These items are not available
from any other source! Prices include postage within the U.S.
Please order by Item Number and state Quantity desired.
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Trunk Research
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RD500
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1909 Seward
Trunk & Bag Co. Virginia, 42 page Catalog. Many
trunk styles illustrated, including Saratoga, Hat, Steamer,
Bureau, Flat, etc. Includes a 2 page description of how their
trunks were made. Interesting!!
$14.00 |
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RD501
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1878
Goldberg Bros., Philadelphia. 12 page trunk catalog,
nicely illustrated pages of their fancy Saratoga and other
round top and flat trunk styles, including the Bridal,
French, Gentleman's Monitor, and others. Gives a nice
description of each trunk, including sizes and prices of
each!
$8.00 |
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RD502
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Jenny
Lind and Saratoga Trunks, Research paper by Marvin D.
Miller, 30 pages of documentation from many sources on
these popular trunk styles. Includes many illustrations
from early catalogs, ads, newspapers, trunk labels, books,
etc. A very informative document to set the record
straight!
$8.00 |
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RD-503
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1912 Taylor Trunks for the Profession, Chicago, IL34 page catalog, nicely illustrated pages with detailed trunk descriptions sizes and prices. Many unusual styles made special for the circus, musicians, theater, salesmen, etc. Also includes nice desk, wardrobe, tool, lady's, gentlemen's, steamer, and several other very rare trunk styles! Includes their famous XX Professional model trunks!
$12.00 |
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RD-504
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1881
St.Louis Trunk Manufactory Catalog. This wonderful
early catalog copy contains many beautiful trunks of
various styles such as Barrel Tops, Saratogas, Ladies,
Zinc Covered, The Bride trunk, Queen, Gents' Trunks, Sole
Leather, and even Toy trunks! Complete with sizes,
prices and great illustrations of many trunks. 22
double pages. This is the most interesting catalog I have
ever seen on trunks!
$12.00 |
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RD-505
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1919
Rochester Trunk & Bag Corp. 20 pgs. This
catalog with complete price list dated 1919 is filled with
illustrations and descriptions of Wardrobe Trunks, Dress
Trunks, Steamer Trunks, and early trunk type suitcases.
From Rochester, NY.
$6.00 |
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RD-506
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1914
Louis Vuitton, Paris, This catalog copy from the
famous French trunk and bag maker, established in 1854,
shows many rare and exclusive trunk and luggage items such
as the Ladie's, Hat, Parasol, Traveling Library, Gent's,
Steamer, Wardrobe, Secretaire, Bureau, Automobile and
other unusual trunks and bags. Gives full
descriptions, sizes, and illustrations, including inner
trays. A very informative and interesting catalog of these
fabulous trunks! 54 pages.
$16.00 |
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RD-507
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1913 J.F. Parkhurst and Son Trunk and Bag
Company, Bangor, Maine. Established in 1866. This catalog has 30 pages of trunks (two trunks per page). Each trunk is pictured and has a description, prices, and sizes. The trunks shown include flat top, curved top, barrel top, low steamer trunks, and bureau trunks (trunks that have drawers inside, often used for theatrical groups). There are trunks covered with canvas, Spanish leather, metal, and fibre. Some trunks are trimmed in brass, some are iron bound or fibre bound. Some are with straps and some without. "The Trunk With the Guarantee. P&S Label and one year guarantee". Interesting catalog. Price: $15 includes shipping.
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RD-508
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1889 Campfield and Wood Trunk Parts Catalogue, Very rare item! Copy of an original parts manufacturer catalog, 29 pgs, contains illustrations and descriptions of many styles of trunk locks, rollers, catches, handles, clamps, stamped metal, etc. They sold everything needed for trunk makers including tools, patented parts, trunk tacks, wood, and even the lining paper. Alexander Campfield was born in 1818 and died in 1898, made trunks for many years and patented embossed metal for trunks. A very interesting reference item for trunk historians and restorers. Price: $12.00
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RD-509
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1896 Montgomery Ward & Co. Chicago, Trunks & Traveling Bags Catalogue, Large 68 page catalog of trunks, traveling bags, and cases. 50 pages of their big selection of trunks including Wall Trunks, Bureau Trunks, Packing, Imitation Leather, Gents and Ladies Sole Leather, Fancy Metal Covered, Stateroom Steamer Trunks, Toy Trunks, Bonnet Trunks, Canvas Covered, etc., etc. Some rare style trunks are shown and many styles such as Monitor top, Cross Slat, large round top (often called Saratoga trunks), multiple tray trunks, leather bound, and others. This is a great catalog to see the many types of trunks that were being made in the 1890's, their sizes, retail prices and more information. A nice variety of toy trunks is shown, including Saratoga and flat top, barrel top, fancy metal covered, paper covered, etc. I've seen many small trunks such as these called salesman's sample trunks, but this proves that even very detailed trunks up to 20 inches wide were made as toys! Very rare to find this much information on trunks in one catalog. Also includes 18 pages of early telescoping cases, Gladstone bags, Alligator skin bags, toursist bags, and many others. A GREAT reference on antique trunks and bags! Excellent detailed pictures and descriptions with prices.
Price: $22 includes postage within the U.S.
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