Tools of the Trade
Object ID:
2013.002.001
Object Name:
Box, Tool
Description:
Engineman's Trunk. "Enginemen's Perfection Clothes Box," made by John Brazelton of Trenton MO. An engineer would store his tools and a spare change of clothes in here when on a run, and then would store the trunk in a roundhouse locker between runs. Galvanized sheet metal and is from the early 1900's.

The trunk owner's name is still on it on engraved plaque on right side. J.B. Morris.

Dims: 22"l x 12"d x 14"h
Year Range from:
1900
Year Range to:
1960
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