The Story Behind My Old 1880 Steamer Trunk
I recently came across a rugged 1880 steamer trunk at the local estate sale, and it's effortlessly one of the most interesting pieces of furniture I've ever owned. There's something about the way the weighty iron straps meet up with the weathered wooden that makes you wonder exactly exactly where it's been. This isn't just a box; it's the time capsule through an era when traveling meant carrying out to a weeks-long journey across a good ocean or perhaps a continent. ...