A Louis Vuitton Suitcase by the French Company

A Louis Vuitton Soft-Sided Zip Suitcase by the French Company in Monogram Canvas and Brown Leather with Brass Hardware

Label: Louis Vuitton by the French Company
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States

Approximate Dimensions:
25.50" W x 19.50" H x 9" D
2.50" Handle Drop

Materials: Coated canvas, leather, metal.
Additional Information: Brass-tone hardware; zipper closure; one main interior compartment with two sidewall pockets; two interior luggage straps.

Includes: Luggage Tag

Property from the Estate of Dorothy M. Press

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

The overall condition is consistent with age, use, and vintage nature. Moderate, scattered abrasions to exterior leather and coated canvas surfaces; scratches and finish loss to hardware; shape relaxation; travel stickers to exterior; locking zipper mechanism does not include key; light residue accretion to interior.

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Sam Cowan

Associate Vice President, Head of Sale, Interiors Interiors

[email protected]312 280 1212

Sam Cowan is the Associate Vice President, Head of Sale, Interiors
Interiors by Freeman's.

Sam has spent his life in the auction industry, accompanying his father, Wes Cowan to auctions, trade shows and eventually to his own eponymous auction house, in the mid-1990s. He joined his father’s auction house, Cowan’s, full-time in 2012 in the Arms and Armor department and as a fine and decorative arts specialist, a department where he would ultimately become director. Sam has an interest in 20th century design, pottery, early advertising, historic Americana and antique firearms. He is a licensed auctioneer in three states and is a featured appraiser on The Antiques Roadshow.

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A Louis Vuitton Suitcase by the French Company

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