Posted 7 years ago
Myancey
(1 item)
A friend gave this to me. I do not know anything about it but would like to see if anyone could possibly have some information to share. Thank you
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https://books.google.com/books?id=tZ1AAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA18&lpg=RA1-PA18&dq=Virginia+trunk+and+bag+drop+test&source=bl&ots=BCY2ED4abS&sig=ldfg_p-RrkndJTSOCGDaUveWFcQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTqqm7sqvSAhWrhVQKHb83BKgQ6AEIHDAA#v=onepage&q=Virginia%20trunk%20and%20bag%20drop%20test&f=false
You can find a 1912 advertisement for a similar trunk located on page 48 (just scroll down awhile. Virginia trunk and bag was one of multiple trunk manufacturers that made these style of three- ply veneer trunk.The image is a cut away section that speaks to it's construction, many were known as "Dress trunks". Drucker, Mendel, Seward trunk and bag, Roundtree, and many others made this popular style.Hope this helps a little bit It is a wonderful example of a bygone time period for travel. Thanks for the post.
http://cf.collectorsweekly.com/stories/pXNkGAfffEMmQsHX4GCWoQ.jpg
Here is an image of the back hinges produced by J. H. Sessions.
http://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US721165-0.png
http://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US986841-0.png
some other similar parts of interest
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my question. You have been extremely helpful!
Your very welcome!