There were not many personal items left in the trailer. Other than a few items on the floor, there was very little in the trailer. Overall the trailer does not seem to have been heavily used. There was a coating of dust on everything, but the wear and tear one would expect with a 60+ year old trailer is not present. The biggest issues are due to water damage, not usage.
However, there were a couple of interesting items in the trailer.
First, are the curtains. There were two curtains laying on the floor in a pile. Upon shaking the dust off and spraying with Febrez they looked great when hung in the front window (the original rods are still there). They are a little thread bear, so will need to be replaced, but I like the sunflower pattern and will find a similar fabric pattern for the future curtains.
Second, are the western themed embossed Naugahyde upholstered benches. I have read that this material is a signature item of the Westerner model and was excited to see it in the such good shape. The pattern is no longer manufactured and is unobtainable. The details are quite interesting:
Third, and most interesting, is a picture located under the front left bench. When I removed the bench for inspection, a picture was laying on the floor. The picture is the only personal item left in the trailer. It shows a young woman with very long hair. She has a wistful expression on her face and is quite striking. It makes me wonder who she is and what is her connection to the trailer?
I think all vintage trailer owners would like to hear the stories their trailers could tell.
