Lot #14: Antique Baggageman Proof Steamer Trunk by Multnomah

Antique "Baggageman Proof" flat-top steamer trunk manufactured by the Multnomah Trunk & Bag Company of Portland, Oregon. The Manufacturer: Founded in 1885, the Multnomah Trunk & Bag Company was a prominent Pacific Coast luggage manufacturer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The "Baggageman Proof" Tagline: Popularized during the 1910s through the 1930s, this marketing phrase emphasized that the trunk was heavily armored and built ruggedly enough to survive notoriously rough handling by railway and steamship baggage handlers. Materials: These high-quality chests were built utilizing a core of heavy 3-ply Oregon fir veneer. The exterior of this specific model features a forest green finish reinforced with cold-rolled steel framing, closely spaced brass rivets, heavy corner bumpers, and a central lock with dual outer flip-down latches. 39x22x25. Heavy please bring help as you will need to bring it UP one flight of stairs from lower level. Pickup category timeslot {C}