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Posted 2 years ago
senor_trunk
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Brown picture is before, green after.
Canvas flat top I did for the wife, will use as coffee table. Canvas only had minor damage so just cleaned it up, repaired it, polished the edges and painted. Had to do a little woodwork.
Trunker if you see this, the maker was Robert Mcquinn Trunk Co. , eighth street above Chestnut, Philadelphia Pa. Makers and repairers of Trunks. Tried researching but cannot find anything. Wondering if you or anyone else may know anything about them.
I'm guessing trunk is from the turn of the century.
TrunksAntique trunks, also called traveling chests, were originally used as lugga…
Robert McQuinn was my great great grandfather. I have never seen one of his trunks before, but I was researching to see if I could find anything about them. My dad has one of his business cards.
While researching the Robert McQuinn and Co trunk that we own, I came across the First Industrial Directory of Pennsylvania which was first published in 1913 by the Department of Labor and Industry. Robert McQuinn & Co. of 437 Market Street in Philadelphia is listed under Trunks and Suit Cases. So I know it dates to at least the early 1900's. I'm still trying to figure out when he began production. Our trunk looks exactly like yours, Senor_Trunk, but with the exception of the manufacturing label. We haven't refinished it. I'll keep posting comments if I find further research. Anything that you can add would be greatly appreciated. I'm very, very curious as to the history of these trunks. Emily, would you be able to send a picture of the business card? Or at least post all of the words on the card? This may aid in my research. Thank you!
Also, Emily, any genealogical information that you can provide will be helpful. If you knew when he was born, when he began his business, etc.
wow haven't been on this sight in a while, that is really cool information. your great great granddaddy made beautiful trunks