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Mid-20th Century U.S. Army Trunk
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- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1954
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128024013743
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