Oshkosh "Chief" Trunk, Used by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1920-1955
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Made by the Oshkosh Suitcase Co. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Chief Oshkosh brand suitcase was the quintessential mid-level suitcase made during the early 20th century. This example was part of a larger set of luggage that belonged to Elizabeth Parke Firestone.
Made by the Oshkosh Suitcase Co. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Chief Oshkosh brand suitcase was the quintessential mid-level suitcase made during the early 20th century. This example was part of a larger set of luggage that belonged to Elizabeth Parke Firestone.
Artifact
Trunk (Container)
Date Made
1920-1955
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Transportation - Trains
Object ID
89.492.87
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Leather
Cloth
Color
Beige (Color)
Red
Yellow
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 inches
Width: 40 inches
Length: 23 inches
Inscriptions
metal plaque on front: U.S. PATENTS / AUG 13 1912 1035220 [...] DEC 9 1930 1784569 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING / ALSO FOREIGN PATENTS / OSHKOSH TRUNKS INC. stamped in red on side: E.P.F. / AKRON, OHIO, U.S.A.
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