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Excelsior Steamer Trunk

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA  A Superb piece
Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA  A Superb piece

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA A Superb piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Fitted Steamer Trunk or Cabin Wardrobe, by Excelsior USA A Superb piece of history dating back to the time when your luggage would be taken to your cabin.

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Antique Black Steamer Wardrobe Cabin Trunk Suitcase Luggage Footlocker
Antique Black Steamer Wardrobe Cabin Trunk Suitcase Luggage Footlocker

Antique Black Steamer Wardrobe Cabin Trunk Suitcase Luggage Footlocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Excelsior wardrobe steamer trunk / suitcase / travel case featuring black exterior with nailhead trim and brass hardware.

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Early 20th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

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Excelsior Slatted Oak Trunk Patented 1868 Steamer Trunk
Excelsior Slatted Oak Trunk Patented 1868 Steamer Trunk

Excelsior Slatted Oak Trunk Patented 1868 Steamer Trunk

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 30.5 in D 19.5 in

Excelsior Slatted Oak Trunk Patented 1868 Steamer Trunk

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Excelsior slatted oak trunk patent date 1868. Clean exterior with original trays and handles. Interior all there but tops are unattached. Measures: It is 30.5" wide x 24.5' high x 19...

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Materials

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Questions About Excelsior Steamer Trunk

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify your steamer trunk, look inside the lid, along the interior and on the bottom for a stamp that indicates the manufacturer. Popular makers of steamer trunks included Clinton, Goyard, Hartmann, Louis Vuitton, Malloy, Moynat, Oshkosh, Taylor and Truesdale. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted steamer trunks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Steamer trunks can be worth as much as $3,000 depending on the quality and condition. Some renowned fashion houses, such as Goyard and Louis Vuitton, have designed steamer trunks that are worth as much as $45,000. Find a range of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    You can line a steamer trunk with a variety of materials. Paper is a simple solution for lining, but you can also use fabrics like velvet to protect items stored inside. Find a range of steamer trunks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    An old steamer trunk is a type of luggage. Most often, it has a rectangle or domed shape. Its purpose was to carry clothing and other personal belongings while traveling. The name comes from the fact that most often, their owners traveled via steam ship. Shop a selection of antique steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although steamer trunks are no longer used for traveling, they are still produced as a way to store valuables and as a storage solution. Steamer trunks were widely used in the late 18th century throughout the early 20th century as a way to transport clothes and other personal belongings and were meant to bridge the gap between luggage and storage. Shop a wide range of vintage and contemporary steamer trunks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

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