Antique Railway Express Agency Shipping Strongbox c.1930s Paintings The maker's logo is on

The maker's logo is on the back right

The Bakelite handle is attached to a solid brass bass and is movable

The frame is a wrapped in leather with a cross hatched pattern and the barrels are brass

the Riddel Company of Chicago

This piece was used to build bunk beds and other furniture for orphanages throughout California in the early 20th century

Antique Railway Express Agency Shipping Strongbox c.1930s Paintings The maker's logo is onABOUT An antique galvanized steel shipping strongbox with crisscross lock, handle, heavy reinforced corners and several original dated shipping labels. CREATOR Railway Express Agency Inc. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Galvanized Steel. CONDITION Distressed. Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound. DIMENSIONS H 11 in. W 12 in. D 5 in. HISTORY The Railway Express Agency (REA), founded as the American Railway Express