The Chez Violence Home for Wayward Knitting Props is adding a wing.  Or maybe it’s just a room?  However we’re justifying it, I am now the proud owner of a Nifty Old Trunk.

Strange as it sounds, I actually need it as a photo prop for Book the Next (yes, yes I really do…it’s totally a legitimate and justifiable business purchase and in no way a shameless indulgence).

Some time, when I have a bit of free time, I really must see what I can find out about our friend E. L. Bergan.  The tag says he or she sailed from South Hampton to New York on the Queen Marry on 4-2-49 (my guess is that is February fourth, but it could be April second).  This feels like it should be enough to start investigating.  But on the off chance anyone reading has an E. L. Bergan as a relative and wants to end the suspense now, do let me know!