The exterior retains it’s original metal label plaque for “Crouch & Fitzgerald / New York” while the interior has a red paper label reading “Established 1839 / Made By Crouch & Fitzgerald / 161 Broadway, / Below Cortlandt St., / 688 Broadway, / Below Fourth St., / 723 Sixth Ave., / Below 42nd St., / New York.” In addition, there is a later label on the underside of the lid marked “George Schoen / Manufacturer / Sample Trunks, Cases, / And Traveling Outfits / Repairing / Phone: Franklyn 2048 / 175 West Broadway / New York”.
The exterior is painted with a variety of monograms and numbers including “J.R.R.”, “CW”, “EW”, and “14”. There is also a paper label for “Lincoln Safe Deposit Co., / Fire Proof Storage Warehouses. / New York.”
Type: Steamer trunk
Manufacturer: Crouch & Fitzgerald
Materials: wood, leather, metal, canvas
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 41 3/4" W x 28 1/2" H x 23 3/4" D
Condition: overall with various scratches, dents/bends, marks, and abrasions consistent with age and use; structurally stable; slightly heavier wear to trim along edges; surface with alligatoring throughout and scattered paint wear/losses; leather handles are broken/missing; canvas-lined interior with stains, tears/losses, and rippling as well as a strong mothball odor; no key.
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