Wonderful piece of history. A very rare little wooden child’s trunk with original Cunard Line label!

The trunk is 9 inches x 4.5 x 6.5 inches. It has a metal working catch, metal strap handle holders, remnants of original leather handle. There are brass studs on each corner, along with black leatherette pieces on each corner. The trunk shows age related wear and tear.

On the front is the original Cunard line label. Printed on label: Cunard Line 2 Wanted on the voyage. Room no:
132, Name: Megan Jones, Steamer: Franconia, Sailing: April 30th 1912. The steamer set sail from Boston to Liverpool.

History:

Cunard Line’s RMS Franconia (built in 1910), which was highly notable in the wake of the Titanic disaster. On April 30, 1912, the Franconia departed Boston for Queenstown, Fishguard, and Liverpool carrying 601 total passengers across three classes.
Because this voyage took place right after the Titanic sinking, Franconia—along with other vessels in the region—steamed a more southerly route across the Atlantic to avoid reported icebergs.
The history of the Franconia in April 1912 is highly intertwined with the Titanic disaster:The Boston Connection: The Franconia was famously one of the primary transatlantic liners running out of the ⁠Cunard Line Boston port.
Survivor News: While out on the Atlantic, Franconia intercepted wireless communications. Aboard was Winfield Thomson, a Boston Globe journalist who used the ship's telegraph to radio the first relatively accurate count of Titanic survivors (approx. 705) to the shore.
Onboard Amenities: The ship was well-known for its luxury, including a first-class gymnasium featuring a punchbag and early stationary bicycles.

Wonderful piece of history! This little trunk could be displayed with antique dolls or teddy bears.