New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-31
THE MODERN TRUNK.
SOMETHING NEW FOR TRAVELLERS.

SOMETHING NEW FOR TRAVELLERS.
Fvorv ore having occasion to get anything out OF
a trunk tray or to pack things away in one mas
mathematical the lids propensity for falling down
Il left unsupported for moment Having 10 ho'o
Nd the ia with hand and arrange the arucles
inside the tray with the other IS no easy task.
Within the last twelve months an ingenious trunk
maker has invented a folding tray cover, which
doubles up and goes back with spring gettihs
Itself out OF the way as II by magic when not
needed. Now every trunk-maker wonders why no
one thought OF this simple solution OF the difcuty
before in all these wears full OF trunks. In the
bonnet-box OF the woman's IDEAL trunk a slender
cushion made OF springs. Is placed. 1t is Intended
to fit into the crown 90 the bonnet and prevent hs
getting crushed. The newest trunks now have
hatpin appended TO this cushion. which fastens
the bonnet on the nitle stand and enectuaiiy oo-
viates any chance OF its being shaken about
Bureau trunks are found nowadays which NOT
only possess all the convencnces OF bureau, but
are also graceful in shape. When LETT standing
opcn in a room they are the height OF an ordinary
bureau. Square bureau trunks, large and capa-
cious with convenient drawers 10 pull in and out,
have been in for some time. and are already
favorites In the market In the newer bureau
trunk the drs are large and deeplat the bot
tom. and gradually get shallower as they near thS
top forming a rot d.slgreeable article OF furniture
when the I'D Is lifted. Travellers unlocking ana
throwing open a trunk OF this description. when
they reach their destination ind all their toilet
articles Just hand If in their bureau drawers
a; home. There Is nothing TO unpack, nothing 10
rearrange as in the case OF an ordinary trunk;
and when this trunk is shut down 1t is far more
secure than any bureau because o. the superiority
OF its locks Il is not roomy enough however. to
carry many gowns.
Trunks now are all finished In a fine quality OF
plain linen; paper is used about the interior OF
the trays and boxes No attempt at decoration
Is made and there is no touch OF color save for an
lea he
attached TO the outside OF the upper tray, Tor car
rylng papers. coupons. etc ...
ard wishes to transport her evening dress wlthout
damage 70 its laces. bows and delicate pial,ings:
she provides herself with one OF the new steamer
trunks. with its broad deep box for the accommo-
ndispensables. When a man is invited 10 coun-
Try house for visit OF few days he takes WITH
N Mhic an eA.neriean isnprovsment on an artici.
much in vogue in England Inc yaac mecum re-
sembles large Na.Ise in inc fashion OF us opehn3
hu, in that respect only. II is covered with dark
ard is very prepossessing article OF luggage, hay
ing a style all its own. The compartments inside
appointments OF a mans wardrobe. except tai
silk hat II that goes IL must be provided for other
~ T. Ioolos "s - he meant TO stay indehniteiy
nor does he want TO crush his wearing apparel
into a compass too small for its well.being Again
station. and he wants his luggage correspond
with his surroundings the wade Necun meets
ali OF these requirements, and is DISTINGUISHED
Tn. latest trunks for masculine use have com
In he bottom OF the trunk. to suit the measure
ments OF the folded garments to be placed IN
them; the newly aunderei shirts. the cheviot suits.
the dress suit and the Inevitable tai h r an nave
trunks made OF plated rattan. covered with heavy
cuaneled duck. and finished with bindings ana
trappings OF bride leather. are sun popular lhey
travel and long rlgrimaSes, but tney 40 not oier
The safeguard against dust and dirt that the more
worth s75 stu regarded as the most durable
ard really swell things that money can obtain
imitation soe-leather trunks are sold at Si9 ana
SIS The bureau trunks o; wood: covered WITH
canvas and strapped with leather. the corners all
bound with stee worth s3i.
The hide OF the East India buffalo. though not
IS used is especially adapted for the outer casing
o. trunks being tough heavy and almost imper-
vious 10 water. This waterproof quality whch iS
5, desirable. Is OWING 10 the bunalos haoit OF
lakes In order TO avoid the gnats and files pc
culiar y the country Many costly ana handsome
person has recently contrived an appliance WHICH
raises lowers "A trunk. according 70 the owner
convenience. Adjustable legs are attached 20 tns
trunk. which do not interfere win lts oru,haIy
npnearance. bU; which can raise II as hlgh as
Desired for purposes % packing, etc. Women who
horet ofore have dreaded the ordeal OF stoopng TOT
r,rg!ng garments within II. will bless the IN
,-,nfor ~ THIS latest convenience. Very comfort.
ab,n are the satches and bags opening square ana
WIDE At the top. instead OF IN the old-iasn'oneu
w1v The narrow aperture. which efectualy pre-:
vented The introduction OF such articles as would
mi out the bottom OF the bag, was always null
nv the way there IL a well-dehned difference be-
tvccn hacs and vallses. matter how big the
nrst-naried may be how small the last, Tho
vase is always stHered and me easins narr; ,~r
Thc bag is oft and pliable. and means 10 accom-
pauy ITS owner in the passenger c@!.