Q–I would like to restore an old trunk. Where might I obtain information on how to proceed? A–Send for a copy of the ”Trunk Repair Book–How to Decorate, Repair and Restore Antique Trunks.” It includes ...

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Q: We have a very old trunk, passed down from my grandmother, who got it from a friend. The friend brought it from France when she moved to this country in 1895. Strange thing is, the trunk came from ...

Q: We have an old steamer trunk that belonged to my great-grandparents. It is in excellent condition inside and out except for the leather handles on each side, which have rotted away. My husband has ...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, trunks were the equivalent of suitcases when traveling by stagecoach, buggy, train or ship. But they also served as a convenient household storage container for ...