Trunk
Object number2025.172.1 a,b
Date1776-1782
MediumWood; Leather; Metal; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Tricia Armstrong
DescriptionWooden and leather trunk with detached lid.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 3.375 x 14.5 x 8.25 in. (8.6 x 36.8 x 21 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 2.5 x 14.75 x 8.125 in. (6.4 x 37.5 x 20.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a,b): 5.75 x 14.75 x 8.125 in. (14.6 x 37.5 x 20.6 cm)
Inscriptions(b)
Label on top has handwritten text "Trunk used by / John Boreman with / Tea can when secret / paymaster during the / Revolutionary War"
Historical NotesTrunk owned by John Boreman. Boreman was Deputy Paymaster for the Western District from 1779-1781. His duty was to deliver money for the soldiers pay at Fort Pitt.
Previous owner
John Boreman
(1746 - 1814)
On View
On view
1936
c. 1773
Hartsook
1900-1905