Certainly in the 19th, and probably into the early 20th century the favorite
device for transporting freight was a barrel.  Lots of sizes (as in tierce,
barrel, hogshead, tun), an easily handled shape (one person can roll them),
and exceptionally strong and durable.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald L. Whitaker [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Saturday, 19 January 2002 3:13 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: early 19th C. packing crates


Robin:

Have you had any response to this message which might be of general interest
to the group?  I'm interesting in moving methods of that period.

Ron

Robin Gabriel wrote:

> I realize that this is not strictly at VA question, but hopefully someone
> will have an answer for me. I am searching for information on what a
> packing crate might look like circa 1806. In particular, I am interested
in
> knowing how Jefferson might have shipped items (Lewis and Clark items)
from
> the Presidents House to Monticello. If anyone has any ideas please e-mail
> me directly.
>
> Thank you
> Robin Gabriel
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