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Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Trunk or Footlocker

Object Number

2016-66-27

Description

Rectangular metal trunk or footlocker. Zinc panels with hinged lid; metal plates at corners and along bottom edges. Thin, squared metal handles on left and right sides, with metal lock and two latches at the front. Interior painted off-white.

Provenance

Charles Lincoln Hussey (1870-1934) served in the Navy from 1892 to 1927, after attending the Naval Academy between 1888 and 1892. Born in Rochester, NH and died in Litchfield, CT. Awarded the Navy Cross for his command during WWI, in which he transported troops and supplies to European ports on board the U.S.S. Birmingham. Retired as a Rear Admiral, a position he attained sometime after 1920. Married Harriet Brownson, daughter of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, later Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

Comment

At time of donation, the trunk held military uniform articles and accessories belonging to Rear Adml. Charles Hussey. It is unclear whether the trunk was issued by the Navy during his service, or was a personal belonging of the Adml.