Dome Top Trunks

Dome Top Trunks: As the name implies, this trunk has a dome or curved top. These are often referred to as camel back, round top, hump back or the fancier saratoga/brides trunk. These trunks run the gamut from very plain, to very ornate. These trunks usually had covered compartments in the lid and a tray(s) in the bottom that had various compartments. Many times the tray would house a hat box and a parasol compartment.Saratoga or Bride trunks were generally larger and more ornate than other dome top trunks. They had many compartments and trays, some having secret areas behind the compartments for valuables