1854 Original Newsprint Litographs re Crimean War on inside cover of Steamer Trunk

By cindycb, 30 August, 2007
Description

This is an unusual item where as it really is two in one. The trunk itself is very old and in its original state. The key hole is still on the trunk however the guts to it are not. Each side of the trunk is an entire pice of wood. The trunk is all dovetailed. The inside cover is filled with 7 different original newspaper lithographs refering to the Crimean war and it's battles.  The top lithograph is two pages side by side, I do not detect a signature on this one. However two of the lithographs do have signatures of which I have included pictures of.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Wood and 1854 Newspaper
Distinguishing marks
Knobs, Handles, 2 Artist signatures (see pics)
Condition
Good
Date Period
1850's
History
I believe the trunk belonged to my great grandfather, David Duncan Gowans from Scotland
Price Paid (If known)
Family Item
For Sale?
No
Photos

cindycb

17 years 8 months ago

I had several other pictures that did not show up. The trunk also has two small drawers, (the know is pictured) at the left hand side of the trunk as you face it.
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