This rare travel trunk bag for dolls is in fairly good overall condition considering its time.
Period circa 1875.
It is made of fabric for the upper part, the trunk is made of wood covered with a kind of coated paper and strips of leather or imitation leather?
Presence of a pretty key which has been attached by a cord so as not to lose it.
The trunk opens and closes perfectly.
The bag (fabric part) opens and closes perfectly, very good condition of the clasp.
Presence of traces of use and time spent.
You will need to add a small nail to the decorative plate of the lock because without the key the plate pivots on the remaining nail.
Please view the many photos for more aesthetic details and keep in mind that this bag was a toy, that it has obviously served well and above all that it l is over 140 years old.
Ideal for a collection.
For some photos, the bag has been stuffed with tissue paper to show it as full.
Its dimensions:
- Full height including handles: +/- 20 cm
- Height without handles: +/- 16 cm
- Side width of the trunk part: 8 cm
- Length of the trunk part: 16.5 cm
- Height of the trunk part: 6.5 cm
Decorative idea or use:
This bag will complete a collection on the theme of old dolls, it can complete an old dollhouse decoration
or an old doll outfit, Jumeau doll type.
This item is a second-hand item, said to be second-hand, sold as is.