[1] The trunk was invented as a means of making luggage lighter for railway travel.
In some historical documents of the time it is referred to as a “railway basket” due to its wicker structure.
[3] The construction of this trunk called on the involvement of specialist basket-makers and leather craftsmen.
This extra light trunk (it weighed as little as 2 kg) was seen as an alternative to the heavier items of luggage made of traditional wood and leather.
Wicker and sealed canvas gradually replaced the use of leather, and the invention of the trunk was commonly used in rail travel.