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'''Current Location:'''<br>
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'''Current Location:''' Hotel ___, Paris, France, 17 Aug 1867
The '''''Odyssey''''', Alexi Kalashnikov's steampowered trireme, on the Nile River<br><br>
 
 
'''Previous Locations:'''<br>
 
Hotel St. George, Paris, France, 17 Aug 1867
 
  
 
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(If you would like to purchase the actual steamer trunk pictured above, <span style="color:#800000">'''''minus my Photoshoppery'''''</span>, go [http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1617117&categoryId=search here.])
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(If you would like to purchase the actual steamer trunk pictured above, <span style="color:#800000">'''''minus my Photoshoppery'''''</span>, go [http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1613173&navAction=jump&navCount=0 here.])
 
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Return to [[Josephine Gabrielle Arceneaux | '''''Josephine's Page''''']]<br>
 
Return to [[Josephine Gabrielle Arceneaux | '''''Josephine's Page''''']]<br>
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#Hairbrush and comb
 
#Hairbrush and comb
 
#Toothbrush and tooth powder
 
#Toothbrush and tooth powder
#Washcloth and bar of soap in a tin
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#Washcloth and bar of soap in a box
 
#An extra shirtwaist and skirt
 
#An extra shirtwaist and skirt
#A pair of men's trousers
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#An extra petticoat or a pair of men's trousers
 
#Deck of cards
 
#Deck of cards
 
#Switchblade
 
#Switchblade
#Revolver and Box of rounds
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#Box of rounds for her revolver
 
#Ball of twine
 
#Ball of twine
#Candle stub and screw-capped metal tube of vestas (see next item)
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#Candle stub and screw-capped metal tube of vestas
#Nickel-plated Lucifer case (Usually worn somewhere on person.  See [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Other|Other]], below)
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#Combination man's pocket watch and compass, Harrison model H-10, sterling silver case, engraved with Eastern (bottom) and Western (top) hemispheres with filigree border.
#Silver cigarette case (Usually worn somewhere on person.  See [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Other|Other]], below)
 
#Combination man's pocket watch and compass, Harrison model H-10, sterling silver case, engraved with Eastern (bottom lid) and Western (top lid) hemispheres with filigree border. Usually worn on her person, but sometimes kept in the valise for safekeeping.
 
 
 
  
  
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(If you would like to purchase the leather bag pictured to the right, go [http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-Briefcases/products/1655-Leather-Briefcase-Chestnut here].)
 
(If you would like to purchase the leather bag pictured to the right, go [http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-Briefcases/products/1655-Leather-Briefcase-Chestnut here].)
 
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==Basics==
 
'''From Game 5.0:''' ''Trip to Trumpshaw's of London, to be sent ahead to Trumpshaw's of Paris''<br>
 
*7 shirtwaists, cotton/silk blend; 3 white, 3 dark blue
 
*7 gored skirts, cotton/wool/silk blend; 3 black, 3 dark blue
 
*1 Black cotton/silk high necked bustle dress with 'surprise' reversible over skirt and chest panel in buff cotton/silk chintz with red and pink spray roses
 
*1 Steel-boned corset with busk, with the steels file-cut to segments to allow better movement--a homemade 'articulated' corset.
 
*1 Black fabric bonnet with dark blue velvet ribbons and trim
 
*1 natural straw boater with dark blue ribbon and trim
 
*1 black velvet Pellerine with black and dark blue trimmings
 
*1 pair of black women's lace up boots
 
*1 boot/button hook
 
*2 pr. Men's trousers, town
 
*2 pr. Men's trousers, country, cotton/wool
 
*2 pr. Mountaineering trousers
 
*1 pr. Mountain boots, men's
 
*1 Adventurer's Pocket Coat, leather, black
 
*Convertible holster for gun (Also listed separately in [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Offensive Gear|Offensive Gear]], below)
 
*Convertible sheaths for throwing knives (Also listed separately in [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Offensive Gear|Offensive Gear]], below)
 
*3 Throwing knives (In addition to those listed separately in [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Offensive Gear|Offensive Gear]], below)
 
*3 Boxes of ammo for gun (Also listed separately in [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Offensive Gear|Offensive Gear]], below)
 
*6 Bound notebooks
 
*Box of graphite pencils, 2 doz. ea.
 
 
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
  
 
==Hot Weather Wear==
 
==Hot Weather Wear==
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==Cold Weather Wear==
 
==Cold Weather Wear==
 
*Russian Fur Hat
 
*Russian Fur Hat
*Wool Great Coat with belt; dark blue with black horn buttons
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*Wool Great Coat with belt
 
*Russian Boots
 
*Russian Boots
 
*Gloves (listed under Leather)
 
*Gloves (listed under Leather)
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==Formal Wear==
 
==Formal Wear==
 
*A dark blue velvet opera cloak with trapunto-work wide velvet collar and black glass beading. Pocket at left front hem for slim knife.
 
*A dark blue velvet opera cloak with trapunto-work wide velvet collar and black glass beading. Pocket at left front hem for slim knife.
*A dark blue satin, bustled dinner gown, Princess seamed, short puff sleeves, wide shallow scoop neck. Black velvet trimming and black beading. 
 
 
*18-button gloves in dove grey kid
 
*18-button gloves in dove grey kid
*three sets of men's formal evening wear suitable for dinner and theatre, complete with scarf, top hat, and gloves; sized to fit a person standing 5'-7" to 5'-9"; acquired in Paris, Aug 1867
 
  
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
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*Winter weight cotton man’s nightshirt, with sleeves (2)
 
*Winter weight cotton man’s nightshirt, with sleeves (2)
 
*Summer cotton man’s nightshirt, with sleeves (2)
 
*Summer cotton man’s nightshirt, with sleeves (2)
*Man's quilted dressing robe, used (1)
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Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
  
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''' ₤ / s / d''' (1/=12/=240)<br>
 
''' ₤ / s / d''' (1/=12/=240)<br>
  
50 '''/''' 10 '''/''' 75
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000 '''/''' 01 '''/''' 000
  
 
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==Offensive Gear==
 
==Offensive Gear==
 
*Leather Harness: shoulder straps and waist belt, y-configuration in back.
 
*Leather Harness: shoulder straps and waist belt, y-configuration in back.
*Leather Pouches: detachable, for the harness.  Ammo and small tools (6), sheaths for knives (6)
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*Leather Pouches: detachable, for the harness.  Ammo and small tools (6), sheaths for knives (4)
 
*Leather Holster: shoulder-style (left side); belt/leg (right side) style.
 
*Leather Holster: shoulder-style (left side); belt/leg (right side) style.
*Leather Sheath: wrist/forearm for throwing knife (2)
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*Leather Sheath: wrist/forearm for throwing knife
 
*Leather Sheath: leg, for knife
 
*Leather Sheath: leg, for knife
 
*Grappling hook
 
*Grappling hook
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*Boat hooks, t-handled, with wrist lanyard (2)
 
*Boat hooks, t-handled, with wrist lanyard (2)
 
*Revolver, 6 shots (2) One gun with her valise at all times, the other stored in trunk as her back-up piece.
 
*Revolver, 6 shots (2) One gun with her valise at all times, the other stored in trunk as her back-up piece.
*3 Boxes of ammo for gun
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*Throwing knives (4), concealable
*Gun cleaning kit
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*Gun cleaning kit
*Throwing knives (6), concealable
 
 
*Knife sharpening supplies
 
*Knife sharpening supplies
 
*Collapsible spyglass
 
*Collapsible spyglass
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*Lock Picks
 
*Lock Picks
 
*Set of Needle Files in roll-up canvas case
 
*Set of Needle Files in roll-up canvas case
 
'''From Game 5.0:''' ''Trip to Trumpshaw's of London, to be sent ahead to Trumpshaw's of Paris''<br>
 
*Convertible holster for gun
 
*Convertible sheaths for throwing knives
 
 
  
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
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==Other==
 
==Other==
*Camp stove, with fuel.
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*Camp stove
*Compass, brass, with lid.  To be used when conditions are too rugged for her father's watch.
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*Compass, brass, with lid
*Nickel-plated Lucifer case (Usually worn somewhere on person.  See [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Valise|Valise]], above)
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*Nickel-plated Lucifer case
*Silver cigarette case (Usually worn somewhere on person.  See [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Valise|Valise]], above)
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*Silver cigarette case
 
*Watertight map case
 
*Watertight map case
 
*Wool blanket
 
*Wool blanket
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Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
  
==Recent Acquisitions==
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==Recent Acquistions==
 
'''From Game 5.0:''' ''Trip to Trumpshaw's of London, to be sent ahead to Trumpshaw's of Paris''<br>
 
'''From Game 5.0:''' ''Trip to Trumpshaw's of London, to be sent ahead to Trumpshaw's of Paris''<br>
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*7 shirtwaists, cotton/silk blend; 3 white, 3 dark blue
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*7 gored skirts, cotton/wool/silk blend; 3 black, 3 dark blue
 +
*1 Black cotton/silk high necked bustle dress with 'surprise' reversible over skirt and chest panel in buff cotton/silk chintz with red and pink spray roses
 +
*1 Steel-boned corset with busk
 +
*1 Black fabric bonnet with dark blue velvet ribbons and trim
 +
*1 natural straw boater wtih dark blue ribbon and trim
 +
*1 black velvet Pellerine with black and dark blue trimmings
 +
*1 pair of black women's lace up boots
 +
*1 boot/button hook
 +
*1 Adventurer's Pocket Coat, leather, black
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*Convertible holster for gun
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*Convertible sheaths for throwing knives
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*3 Throwing knives
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*3 Boxes of ammo for gun
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*6 Bound notebooks
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*Box of graphite pencils, 2 doz. ea.
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'''Specialty:Forgery'''
 
'''Specialty:Forgery'''
 
*Fine inks
 
*Fine inks
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'''Additional Misc:'''
 
'''Additional Misc:'''
*2 pr. Men's trousers, town  
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*Men's trousers, town
*2 pr. Men's trousers, country, cotton/wool
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*Men's trousers, country, cotton/wool
*2 pr. Mountaineering trousers
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*Mountaineering trousers
*1 pr. Mountain boots, men's
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*Mountain boots, men's
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Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
  
== Rag Bag ==
 
One white shirtwaist<br>
 
One dark blue skirt<br>
 
One men's handkerchief<br>
 
 
Return to [[Josephine's Steamer Trunk#Trunk | '''''top''''']]<br><br><br>
 
  
 
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Return to [[Josephine Gabrielle Arceneaux | '''''Josephine's Page''''']]<br>
 
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