Trunk

Datec. 1880

Object PlaceIowa, United States, North America

MediumRawhide and paint

Dimensions24 3/8 x 11 inches (61.9 x 27.9 cm)

ClassificationsLeatherwork

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase

Object number81.125

DescriptionTrunk make from a sheet of stiff rawhide (domestic cattle hide), folded and laced into a rectangular box shape with a cover that bends down over the front. Entire surface painted with geometric designs in red, black and green. Motifs are arrowhead and hourglass shapes and maltese crosses on the front and back.

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