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Custom early-20th-century standing wardrobe trunk by W.W. Winship & Sons of Utica, New York. Original leather exterior with riveted metal …
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Custom early-20th-century standing wardrobe trunk by W.W. Winship & Sons of Utica, New York. Original leather exterior with riveted metal construction, intact hardware, and original interior fittings including hanging rod and wooden hangers.
The trunk bears the exterior stencil “J. W. Morey, Denver, Colo.” corresponding to John William Morey (1878–1956), a prominent Denver businessman and president of the Morey Mercantile Company. Personal and commercial artifacts related to the Morey family are preserved in Colorado historical collections.
Completely original and unrestored, with original base and interior lining intact. A rare executive-grade travel wardrobe from the golden age of rail travel.
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- Dimensions
- 26ʺW × 22ʺD × 44ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Chocolate
- Condition Notes
- Original, unrestored antique condition. Structurally sound with all original components intact, including metal hardware, latches, hanging rod, and wooden hangers. … moreOriginal, unrestored antique condition. Structurally sound with all original components intact, including metal hardware, latches, hanging rod, and wooden hangers. Leather exterior present throughout with expected surface wear, scuffs, patina, and areas of finish loss consistent with age and historic use. Painted exterior striping and stenciling show age-related fading and wear. Interior fabric lining and straps are original and intact, showing age-appropriate wear. Base is original. No modern repairs or replacements observed. less
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