Many items were mass produced in Samanthas time. It would be logical for Nellie to use a trunk and bed that were the same as Samanthas. Some things in Samanthas wardrobe were so typical of that time that Nellie could have the same. ( underwear, nightgown, white sailor dress, lawn party dress ) These are the outfits that I have seen in books of fashion history , pattern books and other book illustrations.