Late 19th Century "Jules D’Hooge" Belgian Immigrant Trunk african american The four sections lift off

The four sections lift off of each other for easy transportation and also feature two writing surfaces

Decorative wooden vessels like these were commonly produced during the early 20th century as ornamental household objects

of japanned copper construction

1900 Bluebill Duck decoy hand carved from wood

Appears to be missing a silk moth and one of the cocoons

Late 19th Century "Jules D’Hooge" Belgian Immigrant Trunk african american The four sections lift offPainted wooden immigrant or steamer trunk with arched lid retaining hand lettered identification reading "JULES D'HOOGE" and "ROCK ISLAND" across the top panel. Constructed with a simple plank built body, hinged domed lid, and iron side carrying handles, the trunk reflects the durable, utilitarian construction associated with late 19th and early 20th century immigrant travel and household storage. The black painted exterior contrasts with a lighter