1875 Dome Trunk Restoration (another Moment in Time)

While flipping through some old photo CDs I made years ago, I was reminded of other Moments in Time worth sharing. This is another trunk restoration. Back in day, trunks had a utilitarian purpose, before being relegated to grandma’s attic, to be stuffed with memories for the next generation. This old trunk was purchased from Ebay. It was in very rough shape but I thought the camelback top and the intricate stamped metal made it worth saving. Every trunk carries a history. What stories can they tell? Who owned them? Where did they travel? What treasures did they hold? This trunk was top of the line when built with its camel back top while being completely protected in sheet metal and adorned with stamp metal accoutrements. There were no builder marks but was dated circa 1875. The camelback lid prevented other trunks from being stacked on top of it in a ship’s hold, reducing the risk of damage. This trunk sits in my home office, filled with treasures—another collection of moments in time. Subscribe and share in our adventure! Become part of the conversation on Facebook by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ As always, please feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.