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    Posted 14 years ago

    FloridaTre…
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    1940's sheet metal trunk - suitcase.

    I found this in an estate clean out last week. I wonder if the handle is bakelite. . . no maker stamp.

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    1. trunkman trunkman, 14 years ago
      It is difficult to tell whether or not it is bakelite from a picture. Plastics is various forms were used in the 40's but did not become mainstream until the 50's when a more robust type of plastic was invented. It seems to have the bakelite sheen and texture to it and would fit into the dating of the piece.
    2. FloridaTreasures FloridaTreasures, 14 years ago
      thank you trunkman:-)

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