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Ruddvanni Posted 13 years ago
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what is turn-of-the-century trunk, covered with faded steamer stickers?

When he was born, one of his godfathers came over from London and gave the infant boy a beautiful, antique turn-of-the-century trunk, covered with faded steamer stickers and already filled with judicious presents for his leaving, such as Trumper's extract of limes and a little black book embossed with a gold title announcing that it was for the phone numbers of blondes and brunettes.

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what is turn-of-the-century trunk, A form of old-fashioned luggage from around the year 1900. Here are pictures. A 'steamer' was a passenger steamship.

  • what is turn-of-the-century trunk, A form of old-fashioned luggage from around the year 1900.
  • Here are pictures.
  • A 'steamer' was a passenger steamship.
  • dmg&fp=5644856fdb9596ac&biw=1440&bih=770 c overed with faded steamer stickers?
  • Luggage labels, stuck on the trunk to ensure it go delivered correctly, eg to the right person on the right ship.
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what is turn-of-the-century trunk, A form of old-fashioned luggage from around the year 1900.Here are pictures. A 'steamer' was a passenger steamship.

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