Fall Fashion

Condition:

The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There are several broken twill tapes on the padded lid interior. The bottom edges of the trunk has some areas where the canvas has worn away or is thinning. The lacquered leather trim has split and metal rivet has come apart at corner of lid.
Losses: The leather buckled over strap is missing. One of the leather straps on sides is missing. The metal hardware is pitted and misshapen due to heavy usage throughout; one metal corner piece at back side is missing.
Fading/Color Change: The canvas and lacquered leather on the exterior has darkened in various areas though it is darkest on the top of the lid. The interior lining has darkened around the sides of the lid, top and base of the bottom of the trunk. Residue from previous stickers throughout exterior.
Soiling/Spots: The lining of the trunk has various areas of soiling: throughout the lid, the hardware hinge, the bottom base edges and corner
Corrosion/Tarnish: The lacquered leather trim has several roughed spots throughout the lid and upper part of the trunk. Several of the brass tacks on the interior padded lid have verdigris especially those around the perimeter.

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