This vintage trunk is known as a wardrobe trunk. Such sturdy and substantial trunks first became popular in the 1910s and were the perfect way to pack for long trips on ocean liners or for cross-country treks by train. Designed to stand on one end, these trunks served as a combination portable closet and bureau, with drawers on one side and hangers on the other.
A cloth covering protected the hanging clothing when the trunk was closed.
This multipurpose marvel for travel was made by the Oshkosh Trunk Company. The company began producing trunks in 1898 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and was incorporated in 1902. The city of Oshkosh was named after Chief Oshkosh of the Menominee tribe and the trunk company used the image of a Native American man as its symbol, including on the trunk's metal plaque.
Another plaque lists the company's many patents through 1926. The factory closed in 1961.
An old mailing label on the trunk, indicating that at one point this trunk resided in Nebraska.
Vintage trunks are popular decorator items, often used as coffee or end tables, adding not only a touch nostalgia, but also some extra storage space.
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