Mendal Tourist Trunk Circa 30-40's

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Posted by quiettdawn

15 years ago

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Description I have a large trunk with a metal tag on the end that says Mendel Tourist-The Case For Every Travel Need. It is black and not am not sure what the material it is. All can I say I took to it Mexico as my luggage and it was ungodly heavy. It has a black metal border with brass rivets as decoration. It has 3 brass closures one with a latch and a lock. (I don't have the key). It is a wardrobe trunk. It is 28.5" along the top and the sides are 19". Leather handles as a exposed metal stripped and it is monogrammed in gold letter "B.L.H.". Inside, the lid is 4" deep. It has a drawer with two sections that hook into the lid. They have fabric straps that tie to keep items in. The top compartment is 18" across and 12" long. The bottom is 18" across and 9" inches long. There is a silver handle on the top of the drawer. The part I found most interesting was the hanging department. There are metal arms on each end of the department that open out so you hang the hangers, close it while traveling and then leave open while in your room. I have 4 wooden hangers.

Category Glassware and Crystal

Medium Black hard surface maybe wood,metal or reinforced carboard-very heavy to carry

Distinguishing marks Mendel Tourist-

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 28.5" long amd 19" across.

Date Period I think 30's or 40's

Weight 20

History Bought it at an antique store in New Braunfels TX

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Mendal Tourist Trunk Circa 30-40's

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