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Another curb find. This is a nice actual steamer trunk -- named due to the fact that it was the correct size to fit under a bunk in the cabin of an ocean going vessel. It was covered with a drab brown canvas. I took off the canvas and put on a nice walnut stain on the pine body. It now adorns my office.
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Fabulous! You are a dangerous picker! Once again, you've restored a treasure. Best wishes for success with your next adventure, Trunkman! miKKo
Thank you MikkoChristmas for your kind words and a vision for my future! I am off to my next adventure!!!
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Never really knew what the term "steamer trunk" meant. Thank you for the lesson.