I wish I knew more of how this trunk came to my possession.
All I know is that it has my aunt’s name on it (Ahltje Goldenstein) and her destination (Keokuk Junction, Ills.). I purchased it from an antique dealer about 10 years ago in Keokuk, Iowa. She would only say that she purchased it an estate sale and that it was wrapped in burlap when she got it.
That was all.
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No, not sure how yet. But I have a beautiful pillow sham or cover with family & I think friends names on it. The names are hand embroidered. I think it was either my great grandparents or someone else but have no clue as when or what occasion it was made. I have a few possible new clues to look into.
Tell us the discovery story about the trunk!
I’ll have to do that!