Trunks like this one were used to carry a person's belongings as they traveled west. This trunk was large enough to hold a person's entire wardrobe. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration in a lesson on migration from state to state. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.032.001 [Trunk]
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