{"product_id":"19th-c-monogrammed-travel-blanket-chest-trunk","title":"19th c. Monogrammed Travel Blanket Chest Trunk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 19th-century marine or campaign travel chest features durable wood construction, dovetail joinery, steel handles, copper corners and a removable fitted woven cane tray\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e inside that lifts out to reveal deeper storage underneath. Built specifically to endure heavy travel by sea or military campaigns, the trunk is crafted from fragrant camphor wood used to protect contents from pests during long sea voyages. Monogrammed \"C.S. 2\" with several original travel stickers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\"\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec1850-1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eCamphor Wood, Copper, Cane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood. Wear consistent with age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 15 in. x W 40 in. x D 20 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamphor wood was the premium choice for travel trunks—especially maritime and campaign chests—for three critical reasons: Its a natural pest repellent. This scent aggressively repels moths, beetles, and silverfish. Moisture and mold resistance. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eCamphor is a dense, oily hardwood that naturally repels water. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eIt resists mildew. warping, rotting, and mold growth in humid, salty ship hulls. Aromatic masking. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe strong, clean, medicinal scent masked the damp, musty odors of long ocean transit. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe distinctive, pleasant aroma can persist in the wood for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67775463948525,"sku":"Trunks SKU 060","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/files\/19th-century-sea-chest-camphorwood-travel-trunk-1800-1_c2f01755-5d60-480a-94e3-070af2a210b6.jpg?v=1792001583","url":"https:\/\/s16home.com\/products\/19th-c-monogrammed-travel-blanket-chest-trunk","provider":"S16 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}