1903 Secor Champion Wall Trunk (another Moment in Time)

I rebuilt the data from yet another failed CD that I committed all my memories to 25 years ago. It goes to show you that how important moments in time are. I needed something to store seasonal clothes and blankets in and thought of another trunk. I came across a pristine Secor Champion Wall Trunk from 1903 and doled out the cash in a blink of an eye. These trunks are highly sought after and I was lucky to get this one, and the best part, there was nothing that had to be fixed or restored. The M.M. Secor Trunk Company was a major late-19th-century trunk and traveling bag manufacturer in Racine, Wisconsin, founded in 1861 by Bohemian immigrant Martin Mathias Secor (1841–1911). Known for producing durable, stylish trunks like the "Champion Wall Trunk," the company became one of the largest in the Midwest. M.M. Secor trunks are highly prized by antique collectors, often recognized by their specialized nailhead trim, embossed metal panels, and robust construction. And like all trunks, they carried a history. What stories could this one tell? Who owned it? Where had it traveled? What treasures once rested inside? Some answers were written on the trunk tray. A rare find indeed. Another trunk rescued, another trunk ready to collect new 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.