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Signaling an end to the era of ocean going trunks, this made its' maiden voyage in the mid 40's. The wood and grey tone has a nice effect. The hardware on it is a cheaper stamped metal. Has some cool stickers on it. I just like the look...
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that would have been very sweet if that would have been a "GLOBE TROTTER" . still a very beautiful and stunning trunk:)
Love the stickers, too. Very stylish.
hey eye4beauty -- what happened to all your posts? Also look on my site -- I am following you and it says you last posted 43 years ago!!!
Thank you Bell, officialfuel, walksoftly, mikko and PhilipDAM for the L's and the comments...
your very welcome trunkman:)