Arguably, 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. Most of the trunks were
made with metal straps painted black but the ultimate examples have straps
covered in thick brass. These have become the very most sought after
trunks. Most Jenny Linds had large fancy bulbous brass buttons as this one
does; smaller brass buttons extend the beautiful style. Everything is
original on this trunk except the new leather and lining. Note the soft,
warm colors in the pine wood with the knots adding character and beauty.
Note too the brass lock with the keyhole cover that swings open.
If you'd like to learn more about Jenny Lind we're including a biography of
her. "The Swedish Nightingale, a Biography of Jenny Lind" by Helen Headland
which was written in 1940.
This trunk
will look very nice in a foyer, at the foot of a bed or just about anywhere and has storage room inside. If you like it as well as everyone here then don't
hesitate to call us toll-free on 1-877-653-8786 or email us at
TreasuredChests@oldtrunks.com before
it gets snatched up.
Dimensions: 31" wide x
18" deep x 18" tall. 25 lbs.
Price: $1895
History: This trunk dates back to the
1850s. We found it
in Asheville, NC.
To Order, call toll-free (orders only
please) 1-877-653-8786
(1-877-OLDTRUNks)
or
E-mail us at TreasuredChests@oldtrunks.com.
Please note the
following item number: Item # SM-01-01 (Jenny Lind W/Brass).
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