My mother was given this trunk by my grandma (dad's mom) in Illinois back in 1956 or so when they moved back to Alaska. I don't know anything else about it. I haven't found any marks/lables etc on it. I do remember at one time that there was some type of newspaper?? catalogue??(like old sears & robuck??) paper lining the inside. Not sure if grandma did that or what.
This one also went through the trailer fire and so it's in bad shape. I do want to get both restored at some point. If anyone has any info on this I would greatly appreciate it.
I did have one gentleman from a different antique trunk site tell me it was what was called western paper trunk from 1870's era. He sent examples of type of paper he said it use to be covered in on the outside. I don't remember it ever having any kind of covering on the outside.
All I know about this chest is that my mom had it. It was around for as long as I can remember. I don't know where or when she got it. It has no marks on it that I can see. It went through a trailer fire we had about 20 years ago. She also had a travel trunk that I know my dad's mom gave to her back in 1956 when they moved from Illinois back to Alaska. I don't know if she also brought this cedar chest with her. I would like to find out the maker and year if possible. Thanks for any help!
Paul McCobb 1532 Captains Chair in maple. Needs refinishing and a wood split in the back. But original Planner Group Designed by Paul McCobb in the back.
Trying to find out information on this picture, it appears to be some sort of chalk coloring or watercolor, not sure, it looks more like chalk, there's no signature and I can't identify exactly what it's drawn on, if it's thick paper, canvas or silk? I've never seen one like it before. Really would like to find out who the artist is?