{"product_id":"a-c1900-pine-and-ebony-canvas-gothic-studwork-travelling-trunk-acl4","title":"A c.1900 Pine and Ebony Canvas Gothic Studwork Travelling Trunk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003e Period: Late Nineteenth Century \/ Early Twentieth Century\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1900-20\u003cbr\u003e Depth: 17.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e Width: 36.75 inches\u003cbr\u003e Height: 17 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The large travel trunk having a pine carcass with ebony canvas covering and brass studded crucifix detailing to the front and top, opening to reveal a paper lined interior.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The trunk has some obvious signs of use: there are old scratches, only has one of its drop carrying handles, but it is clearly a well-loved, well-travelled, versatile and essential luggage item of Victorian times. The paper interior has some peeling but we believe it to be original.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Trunks date back to pre-medieval times and were made in a large variety of shapes and sizes and from many different materials. Trunks like this one were made in a wide range of sizes and coverings first in London and then spreading to the USA where they became very popular. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a rather unusual example that wouldn't be out of place in any gothic inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52562608816408,"sku":"ACL4","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/supersize735.jpg?v=1787572537","url":"https:\/\/doeandhope.shop\/products\/a-c1900-pine-and-ebony-canvas-gothic-studwork-travelling-trunk-acl4","provider":"doeandhope.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}