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2. Trunk (luggage) - Wikipedia

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   These trunks date from 1870s-1900s, although there are a few shops still manufacturing them today. They are not only the most common trunks referred to as antique, but also are among the most popular. Wall trunks are made with a special hinges so that when opened the trunk could still be put flat up against a wall. The two main manufacturers ...

3. Olinalá (craftwork) - Wikipedia

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   Very fine-tipped brushes are used, made of turkey feather at the tip of which a cat's hair is inserted. [10] Thanks to this, very elaborate motifs can be painted, which cover the entire surface of the box or furniture. Natural powder pigments mixed with sisa (oil based preparation for gluing gold) are used, that is, oil paint. In this case ...

4. English trunk - Wikipedia

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   This type of trunk first appeared around 1839. In some historical documents of the time it is referred to as a “railway basket” due to its wicker structure. [2] Modeled on the style of English chests – which explains its more common name "the English trunk" – it is made up of a wicker frame covered first in leather then potentially a canvas making it waterproof.

5. Martin Mathias Secor - Wikipedia

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   Martin Mathias Secor (February 4, 1841 – January 5, 1911) was a Bohemian American immigrant and businessman. He was the founder and proprietor of the Northwestern Trunk and Traveling Bag Manufactory and the M. M. Secor Trunk Company, and was the 28th and 31st mayor of Racine, Wisconsin.

6. Chest of drawers - Wikipedia

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   The chest illustrated in this section would be described as a '5 over 2 chest-on-chest', the latter term deriving from the fact that at one time it would have been made as two separable pieces. They are commonly made of wood, similar to many other kinds of furniture, but of course can be made of other materials. The inside of the drawers can be ...

7. Pier glass - Wikipedia

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   A trumeau mirror is a type of wall mirror originally manufactured in France in the later 18th century. It takes its name from the French word trumeau, which designates the space between windows. Such a mirror, usually rectangular, could also hang above an overmantel. A decorative carved or painted scene was the prominent characteristic, and ...