Steamer Trunk is a photograph by Terry Weaver which was uploaded on February 16th, 2015.
Steamer Trunk
Steamer trunks, which are sometimes referred to as flat-tops, first appeared in the late 1870s, although the greater bulk of them date from the... more
by Terry Weaver
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Steamer Trunk
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Terry Weaver
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Steamer trunks, which are sometimes referred to as flat-tops, first appeared in the late 1870s, although the greater bulk of them date from the 1880-1920 period. They are distinguished by either their flat or slightly-curved tops and were usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper and about 14 inches tall to accommodate steamship luggage regulations. There has been much debate and discourse on what these types of trunks are actually called. In some old catalogs, these trunks were called "packers", and the "steamer" trunk actually referred to a trunk that is often called a cabin trunk. An orthodox name for this type of trunk would be a "packer" trunk, but since it has been widely called a steamer for so long, it is now a hallmark of this style.
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February 16th, 2015
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