{"title":"Steamer Trunks","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"steamer-trunk-travel-chest-portland-trunk-manufacturing-co-oregon-c-1920s-1940s","title":"Steamer Trunk \/ Travel Chest, Portland Trunk Manufacturing Co., Oregon, c. 1920s–1940s","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eThe Furniture Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamer Trunk \/ Travel Chest by Portland Trunk Manufacturing Co.\u003cbr data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1920s–1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-ply veneer lumber with painted exterior, riveted metal hardware, and papered interior\u003cbr data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portland, Oregon, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"473\"\u003ePortland Trunk Manufacturing Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, located at Third and Pine Streets in Portland, Oregon, was one of the region’s better-known producers of trunks and luggage in the early 20th century. Their products were marketed as durable and affordable, intended for everyday travelers, students, and servicemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eThis trunk bears the company’s guarantee label: \u003cem data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e“Positively guaranteed not to check or crack — there is a reason”\u003c\/em\u003e and notes the use of \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"908\"\u003ethree-ply veneer lumber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a selling point in the era as trunks shifted away from heavy solid wood construction toward lighter, layered veneers that could withstand long journeys without splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eTrunks like this were widely used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003erail, steamship, and later automobile travel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they often doubled as storage chests once their journeying days were over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green painted finish with riveted seams, reinforced corners, and brass-plated hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papered with mottled camouflage-like printed lining in green and tan, typical of the 1920s–40s. Retains its fitted lift-out tray with compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locking latches with central hasp (key often lost), and iron or brass corner protectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-mounted (likely leather or fiber, now worn or missing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eThis piece served as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003esteamer trunk or student trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of storing clothing, bedding, and personal effects. Its compact rectangular form and reinforced construction made it easy to stack in railway cars, steamship holds, or dormitories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eToday, trunks like this are collected both as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003edecorative antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e and as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003efunctional storage pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are often used as coffee tables, blanket chests, or accent storage in vintage-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42575338897513,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/steamer_trunk_travel_chest_portland_trunk_manufacturing_co._oregon_c._1920s1940s761606012938534069257715817.png?v=1773693248"},{"product_id":"c-1920-black-japanned-steel-steamer-trunk-with-brass-trim-and-circular-lock","title":"c. 1920 Black Japanned Steel Steamer Trunk with Brass Trim and Circular Lock","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eA robust \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eflat-top steamer trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e, clad in glossy black japanned steel and fitted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"476\"\u003ebrass-plated hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eriveted banding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"539\"\u003ecircular hasp lock\u003c\/strong\u003e at center. A quintessential travel chest of the interwar years, it was built for both durability and refinement—carried aboard steamships, trains, and early motorcars. The piece balances industrial strength with vintage allure, its patina and honest wear narrating a century of voyages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eRectangular flat-top trunk with reinforced corner guards, riveted seams, and symmetrical lockwork. The design marks the shift from domed Victorian trunks to sleeker, practical forms of the modern travel era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eWood carcass clad in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eblack japanned (enameled) steel panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003ebrass-plated steel hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003epressed-brass corner caps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003estitched leather handles\u003c\/strong\u003e are intact, showing authentic age and dry surface cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eLock \u0026amp; Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eThe centerpiece is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003elarge circular “porthole” lock assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, a form produced by firms such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eEagle Lock Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eCorbin Cabinet Lock Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e between 1910 and 1930. The two draw-bolt latches flank it, each with machine-stamped tongues and rounded brass caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eTypically lined with patterned paper (not shown in these images, but often geometric or russet weave), intended for clothing or personal effects. The structural integrity suggests an American or English maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eDimensions (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eWidth: 32\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eDepth: 18\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eHeight: 13\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e(standard “steamer” size for under-berth cabin storage)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eBy the 1910s–1920s, trunks like this replaced the ornate dome-tops of the late 19th century, reflecting a more \u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003emachine-age aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e. The circular lock, pressed brass corners, and black enamel finish became hallmarks of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eindustrial luggage\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by major trunk houses in the U.S. and England. Such pieces accompanied travelers through stations, ports, and transatlantic crossings—bridging practicality with quiet sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eGood antique condition. Retains original leather handles, hardware, and lock assembly. Surface oxidation, scratches, and minor losses to japanning are consistent with age and travel use. Structurally solid with original rivets intact. Brass and steel have developed a warm aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"3335\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2840\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2855\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2893\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eUnknown (possibly Eagle Lock Co. hardware)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2949\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eUnited States or England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2985\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003ec. 1920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3008\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3066\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eJapanned steel, brass-plated hardware, leather handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3074\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3110\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCircular hasp lock, brass finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3122\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3174\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePatterned paper lining (typical of 1920s trunks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3184\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3217\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlack enamel with aged patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3225\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3250\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e32” W × 18” D × 13” H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3263\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3335\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eExcellent structural condition; patinated surface; original hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3985\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4356\"\u003eA piece that embodies both travel and endurance, this steamer trunk adds character and story to any space. Its dark, reflective steel finish and brass accents lend industrial elegance—ideal as a coffee table, entry chest, or storage bench. Authentic patina turns function into art, carrying the quiet authority of journeys past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42630342803561,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_09552.jpg?v=1760828931"},{"product_id":"ed-roos-forest-park-chest-neo-renaissance-cedar-hope-chest-forest-park-il-c-1925","title":"Ed Roos “Forest Park Chest” Neo-Renaissance Cedar Hope Chest, Forest Park IL, c.1925","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b1f345d7-d716-48d4-9d13-58a245fc13c9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"748743e7-1701-415d-94ad-d67a45b0f0db\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eA richly detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eEd Roos “Forest Park Chest” cedar hope chest\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Forest Park, Illinois \u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"128\"\u003ecirca 1925\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining solid cedar practicality with dramatic Neo-Renaissance styling. The front is anchored by a deeply modeled central panel of scrolling acanthus and shield cartouche, flanked by inset polychrome crest plaques and figured wood tablets. Carved beaded moldings trace the lid and base, while stout bun feet and block toes ground the piece with architectural weight. Inside, the chest is fully lined in aromatic red cedar and retains its original Forest Park Chest paper label and factory stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e→ Form \u0026amp; Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eLow, rectangular hope chest form with a flat, overhanging lid and robust front elevation. The central relief panel reads like a miniature architectural frieze—foliate scrollwork curling around a blank shield medallion—evoking European Renaissance and early 20th-century revival furniture. On either side, square inset panels display heraldic crests in red and green against a metallic background, framed in molded surrounds that add depth and color. Vertical end tablets of contrasting wood and roundel medallions at the corners complete the facade, giving the chest the presence of a small coffer or cassone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e→ Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eThe carcass is constructed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003esolid aromatic red cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible and beautifully grained on the interior, with an exterior veneered in warm, medium-toned hardwood—likely walnut or walnut-stained gumwood—chosen for its even figure. The decorative front panels appear to be cast or pressed composition with a metallic finish and hand-touched polychrome details, typical of Roos’s higher-style catalog chests. The overall finish has a mellow sheen that highlights both the carved details and the natural wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e→ Joinery \u0026amp; Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eBuilt as a factory-made premium chest by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eEd Roos Company of Forest Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, the piece features sturdy case construction with glued and nailed joints and a fully lined cedar interior. The lid is fitted with original brass or brass-plated hinges and safety supports. Inside the lid, the branded \u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e“E.R. Co., Forest Park, Ill.”\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp and printed Forest Park Chest label remain intact, providing both instructions for use and a guarantee of genuine Tennessee aromatic red cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eFounded in the early 20th century, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eEd Roos Company of Forest Park\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of the best-known American makers of cedar chests, marketing them as hope chests, blanket chests, and storage pieces for linens and woolens. This example, with its heraldic panels and Neo-Renaissance ornament, reflects the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003elate 1920s–early 1930s taste\u003c\/strong\u003e for romantic European revival styles in domestic furniture—designed to feel substantial, Old World, and decorative at the foot of a bed or in a formal living room. The survival of both the interior label and factory brand firmly ties the chest to the company’s Forest Park, Illinois workshop just outside Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition overall. The exterior wood shows a rich, even tone with minor surface wear and small marks consistent with age, but no major losses or structural damage. The decorative front panels retain strong detail and color. The cedar interior is clean and aromatic, with the original Forest Park Chest paper label intact and legible. Hardware appears original and functions smoothly, with the lid opening and closing properly. Ready for immediate use as storage, a coffee table, or end-of-bed chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"4309\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3608\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3623\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"4309\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3666\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eEd Roos Company of Forest Park\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3714\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003eForest Park, Illinois, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3758\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003ec.1925\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3893\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3786\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3893\"\u003eSolid aromatic red cedar interior; hardwood veneer exterior with composition\/metallic decorative panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3907\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003eWarm medium-brown varnish with mellow patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4027\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3969\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eJoinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"4027\"\u003eFactory case construction with original brass hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4041\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eCedar hope chest \/ blanket chest with Neo-Renaissance front decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4231\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4129\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4231\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition; light wear consistent with age, interior label and brand stamp intact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4309\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4245\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4309\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4289\"\u003e20–22\" H × 52–55\" W × 18–20\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e (to be confirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4314\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4349\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4894\"\u003eThis Ed Roos Forest Park chest delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003estorage, sculpture, and story\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single piece. The aromatic cedar interior makes it ideal for blankets, textiles, or seasonal wardrobe, while the highly detailed front and substantial form let it double as a statement coffee table or end-of-bed anchor. The heraldic panels and carved central frieze read beautifully in moody, collected interiors—pair it with vintage rugs, dark walls, and art for a European salon vibe, or let it warm up a minimalist bedroom with a single, character-rich antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42686248616041,"sku":null,"price":829.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/ed_roos_forest_park_chest_neo-renaissance_cedar_hope_chest_forest_park_il_c.1925764180152330534287606169705.jpg?v=1773813009"},{"product_id":"1920s-sewardrobe-steamer-trunk-mary-carter-whitehurst-new-bern-n-c-reno-nv-antiques","title":"1920s Sewardrobe Steamer Trunk | Mary Carter Whitehurst, New Bern, N.C.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back in time with this sophisticated Sewardrobe steamer trunk, a remarkable travel companion from the early 20th century, patented April 13, 1915, by the renowned Seward Trunk and Bag Co. of Petersburg, Virginia. Featuring a robust black exterior accented with striking brass hardware, rivets, and clasps, this wardrobe trunk embodies both functionality and vintage elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally belonging to Mary Carter Whitehurst of New Bern, North Carolina, as indicated by the charming hand-painted identification, this piece holds an intimate historical provenance, capturing a glimpse of early American travel stories. Inside, the trunk reveals a beautifully preserved marbled-paper interior with hinged wardrobe fittings, designed specifically for efficient and refined travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as an interior statement or storage centerpiece, this trunk not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of any room but also speaks volumes about the golden age of railway and steamship journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSewardrobe Steamer Trunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\/Circa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920s (Patented 1915)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeward Trunk and Bag Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood frame, Black Vulcanized Fiber, Brass Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetersburg, Virginia, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 40\" W x 22\" H x 21\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwned by Mary Carter Whitehurst, New Bern, N.C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent vintage condition; original hardware intact, minor wear consistent with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43138769387625,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_0157.jpg?v=1776656337"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/steamer-trunks.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}