Trunk
Object number2019.27.1 a-c
Manufacturer
Junkunc Brothers American Lock Company
Date1966-1970
MediumMetal; Wood; Paint
Credit LineGift of Rose Gantner
DescriptionSilver painted metal storage trunk, with lock and key. Black freehand text on lid.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 13.5 × 32 × 16.5 in. (34.3 × 81.3 × 41.9 cm)Inscriptions(a) Text on top of lid: "DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS / AMERICAN RED CROSS / SOUTHEAST ASIA HEADQUARTERS / APO SAN FRANCISCO 96309 / FOR ROSEANN KARLO"
Letter:Heading reads "HEADQUARTERS / UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM / APO SAN FRANCISCO 96222". The rest of the text discusses the shipment of the trunk from Vietnam to donor's mother's home in Pittsburgh.
Note:Handwritten text reads: "SERVED JUNE 1966 -1967 / JAN. 1969-1970" Typed text reads: "Rose Gantner / [logo] VETERANS / BREAKFAST CLUB". Handwritten text reads: "Rose Karlo Gantner".
(b) On back of lock: "U.S."
Marks(b) Front: "JUNKUNC BROS / AMERICAN / LOCK / CHICAGO U.S.A PATS. PEND." On bottom of lock: "1600"
(c) "JUNKUNC BROS . AMERICAN / LOCK CO. / CHICAGO, ILL."
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American Red Cross
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