Back Views of 1850s Jenny Lind


You never have to hide the back, or any other part of our restorations.

We couldn't believe what we had found - the first Jenny Lind we had seen in years with leather good enough to keep. Not only that but all its large brass buttons, an original tray inside with artwork AND an original maker's label! It was made by H. Bender and Son of Easton, PA in the 1850s. The leather is in such good condition that the pattern pressed into it is still very visible. We've spent hours treating the leather so it will remain in good condition for many more years. Note the large arrowhead handles on each end. All the brass has been cleaned, polished and coated to remain bright. The compartment in the lid has been completely restored. The label and artwork have also been treated to last. The Victorian picture is in very good condition in spite of someone using it as a dartboard? We'll probably never know the story but all the holes have been symmetrically punched. We replaced the tray lifters on each end with ribbon to match the lining and leather. The lock plate is solid brass. Arguably, this is the most beautiful trunk design ever and named for one of the world's most beloved performers, Jenny Lind - The Swedish Nightingale. The original superstar, Jenny was discovered and brought to America by P. T. Barnum in the 1850s to tour. Although she only toured the East Coast, her popularity inspired the naming of a town in California for her. Soon streets and buildings all over, furniture of all kinds, even kitchen devices were blessed with her name. (She was extremely popular in Europe too; she's the only female mentioned in the Poet's Corner of Westminster Abbey in London; Hans Christian Anderson wrote songs for her; a polka was written and named for her.) The trunks she used on her tour were quickly copied by makers world-wide and now are the most collectable of all. This size makes it very convenient to display anywhere you want.

Part of the joy of this business is finding related items to our restorations. Here is one of them that we will include with the trunk, a Nathaniel Currier print of Jenny Lind's first American appearance at Castle Garden, NY on September 11, 1850. Although this is a 1960 print, the original goes back before Currier & Ives. It is is 8 1/2" x 13 1/2" and in excellent condition for framing. (Jenny Lind's final American appearance was at Castle Garden.)

If you like this piece of history as well as everyone here then give us a call, toll-free on 1-877-653-8786 or simply email us at TreasuredChests@oldtrunks.com and we'll have it professionally packed & on its way to your home within hours.

Dimensions: 33" wide x 16" deep x 17" tall. 30 lbs.

Price:  $1195

History: This trunk dates back to the 1850s. We found it in Asheboro, NC.

To Order, call 1-336-765-3998 or toll-free (orders only please) 1-877-653-8786
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E-mail us at TreasuredChests@oldtrunks.com.

Please note the following item number: Item # SN-10-08 (Jenny Lind Leather)