C.A. Taylor Touring Trunk of John B. Cordaro, Paul Whiteman Orchestra Reed Player, c. 1930s Regency 47h x 25w x 25d

47h x 25w x 25d seat height 21

engraved for “The Complete English Traveler

equally suited for use in a bedroom

while its light size and simple yet stylish design allow it to fit seamlessly into a variety of interior settings

C.A. Taylor Touring Trunk of John B. Cordaro, Paul Whiteman Orchestra Reed Player, c. 1930s Regency 47h x 25w x 25dThis remarkable C. A. Taylor touring trunk is a tangible piece of American musical history, carrying the story of John B. Cordaro, a reed player with the legendary Paul Whiteman Orchestra during the 1930s. Hand painted boldly across the lid are J. Cordaro and Paul Whitemans Band, transforming what was once a hardworking piece of luggage into an extraordinary artifact from the golden age of big band music. With its documented connection to one of