20th Century Crocodile Leather Childs Traveling Trunk, c.1910
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20th Century Crocodile Leather Childs Traveling Trunk, c.1910
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Good Condition - wear as expected.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: D78731stDibs: LU1348227863442
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