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History of Trunks Showroom Open in Bristol, Connecticut

BRISTOL, CT – A much-awaited showroom is ing as a part of Norton’s persona when teaching and/or Friday evenings that includes perform-
now open in Bristol, CT specializing in about the evolution of trunks across the ances and informative discussions. Pop-up
American-made travel trunks from 1800-1910. centuries – humor and all. lectures with elaborate displays are available.
Hartco Trunks Showroom offers top-quality, Paul Norton’s appearances at Brimfield Norton also collects overbuilt, commercial-
ornate period pieces with original interiors. Antique Shows, along with shows and events in grade Sample trunks from 1870 forward.
Paul Norton, the owner, is celebrating 40 the Midwest, Wyoming, Colorado, and across Visit with Norton’s Briston Showroom to
years in the antiques trade by establishing a the Northwest, have him wearing vintage garb learn about the unique trunk connections to
showroom where he can share his vast knowl- while performing. “Nowadays, my shop in local hardware companies, including Eagle Lock
edge of the history of trunks and his in-depth Bristol houses an 1890 sales office where I of Terryville, CT, and Corbin Cabinet Lock Co
experience with their proper restoration. explain the historical context of specialty hard- of New Britain, CT. The showroom is easily
Norton reinvented his focus, post-Covid, away ware and the style changes over time to accom- found via Rt. 8 or I-84 to Rt. 6. Call first if
from retail markets and shows to solidify his in- modate their usage,” noted Norton. He offers traveling a distance. Grand opening planned for
depth knowledge of the history of trunks and free verbal appraisals and restoration advice. March 2023. He can be reached at 860-402-
expand his in-person events to a broader audi- Along with regular shop hours, Norton has 4791 and Hartcotrunks@gmail.com and can be
ence. The spirit of Mark Twain has been grow- scheduled a weekly “Open House” on Thursday found at www.facebook.com/hartco.trunks

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