Vintage Dome Top Trunk Circa 1920 Restoration For Our Friend Phil Completed - Sept. 2008

Phil sent the above picture of a small dome top trunk that belonged to his grandmother. The trunk was in terrific shape all things considered. However, a little sprucing up, it was felt, would make it more appropriate to be enjoyed in the home. The request was to keep with the original nature on the outside as much as possible and reline the interior with a fabric and provide a cedar tray. The original inside paper was in fair shape but it had apparently been loaded with mothballs and the smell was pretty intense.

With the outside looking pretty snazzy, the inside was lined in a patterned muslin material and a cedar tray built as requested.

The lock was then fitted with a key to complete this restoration. Thanks Phil for the opportunity and for your patience as the work was completed.

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