Oshkosh "Chief Stripe Line" Steamer Trunk, 1920-1950

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trunk (Container)

Date Made

1920-1950

Creator Notes

Trunk made by Oshkosh Trunks Inc., lock and keys made by the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.157.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Harry Linden, Firestone Family's Personal Chauffeur, 1920-1970.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Leather
Cloth

Color

Beige (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12.375 in (Trunk)
Width: 37.5 in (Trunk)
Length: 21.25 in (Trunk)

Inscriptions

plaque on front of trunk: OSHKOSH / TRUNKS / INC. / OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. on handle of trunk: 100 QM on front of keys: THE YALE & TOWNE MFG. CO. / YALE on back of keys: MADE FOR / OSHKOSH / 6