Does baking soda really remove odors?
Baking soda alone can be used to remove odors from almost anything, from refrigerators to carpet. Just sprinkle some in the offending area (on the carpet, in your shoes) and let it sit or put some on a plate and let it sit. It just sucks the odor right out of there.
What is the history of an antique trunk?
There is little known about antique trunk history when compared to most antiques. There were many manufactures and types of trunks being made in there heyday. Each craftsman had his own ideas, dreams and thoughts on how to craft his products.
What did early people bring in their trunks?
The most common item to be brought with them was water. Early man cured animal bladders in order to store water for there travels. People remained trapped where they lived due to the lack of effective transportation. The invention of the wheel would fuel the ability to move over land like never seen before in history.
Why did people start making trunks and chests?
Trunk manufacturing is growing just as fast as railroads. People are moving comfortably and rapidly in Pullman passenger cars down the rails faster than ever imagined. People now had the ability to travel in style and to take a large amounts of possessions with them.
When was the heyday of the Pullman trunk?
People are moving comfortably and rapidly in Pullman passenger cars down the rails faster than ever imagined. People now had the ability to travel in style and to take a large amounts of possessions with them. The Heyday of trunks was from about 1870 to 1920.
When was the first American made trunk made?
The earliest American made trunks were from the late 1600s. They were made of various woods and covered with hides such as deer, horse or cowhide. In the late 1700s and early 1800s round trunks became popular.
How do you find the lock on an antique trunk?
Most antique trunk locks have engraved on them the manufacturers name and a number. For us to find your key, we need the name of the lock manufacturer and the number on the lock. There were many American lock companies in business during the days when trunks were in great use.
When did people start traveling in large trunks?
There was not a lot of room for large trunks on stagecoaches and most people still did not travel more than 30 miles from their home. By 1870 railroads crossed the entire United States from east to west and rapid transportation was now available. The Civil War had been over for five years and the south was rebuilding.
What kind of trunks were popular in the 1800’s?
Among the most popular style trunks of the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s are the Flat top trunks. They are often covered in smooth metal, embossed, metal, or canvas. They then have wood slats and metal banding to strengthen them and for decorative design.
