Posted 7 years ago
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I was given this trunk as a gift. It says Belle City Trunk Co Racine Wis on it. I don't have much more information other than that the woman who gave it to me had it for 50 years. I love it and would love some more information on it if possible. Also would like to know of any cleaning tips.
https://cdn.loc.gov/master/pnp/habshaer/wi/wi0200/wi0221/data/wi0221data.pdf
M.M.Secor bought up many smaller trunk co. in Racine.I believe this is one of them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Mathias_Secor
https://books.google.com/books?id=eaZAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA114&lpg=PA114&dq=luggage+and+leather+goods+belle+city+trunk&source=bl&ots=QqIXDkrr8c&sig=TFBl__38YRuPGsRnnu5hWVv4XTw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjK9on56KTSAhXm0FQKHYK7ArIQ6AEIQzAC#v=onepage&q=luggage%20and%20leather%20goods%20belle%20city%20trunk&f=false
In the Above link you can scroll up or down and read of the entire fascinating history of all the many powerhouses in the trunk industry in the state of Wisconsin .Some insight into the past industrial age.Enjoy!