Three Louis Vuitton Suitcases, 1970-1980s

This lot includes three suitcases, made in the USA with permission from Louis Vuitton.

THE FIRST
Small brown and tan monogram coated canvas bag with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, metal protective feet, brown canvas lining with two elastic side pockets, buckled security straps, and zippered lock closure. There is a gold-tone nameplate with 'DK' etched on it.
Label: Louis Vuitton

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 18.75"
Width: 22.75"
Depth: 7.5"

THE SECOND
Medium brown and tan monogram coated canvas Pullman bag with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, metal protective feet, brown canvas lining with two elastic side pockets, buckled security straps, and zippered closure with combination push-lock closure. There is a gold-tone nameplate with 'DK' etched on it.

Label: Louis Vuitton
Serial/Style No.: FH0953

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 20.5"
Width: 25.75"
Depth: 9.5"

THE THIRD
Large brown and tan monogram coated canvas Pullman with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, metal protective feet, brown canvas lining with two elastic side pockets, buckled security straps, and zippered closure with combination push-lock closure. There is a gold-tone nameplate with 'DK' etched on it.
Label: Louis Vuitton
Serial/Style No.: FH0983

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 22.25"
Width: 28.25"
Depth: 9.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though there is considerable wear on the leather trim, mostly on the bottom corners and base and the hardware is worn. The lining is in very good condition.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though the handle is broken off. There is some light wear along the leather trim, mostly at the bottom corners and there is a scratch on the bottom canvas. The lining is in very good condition.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good structurally though the handle is broken off. There is some light wear along the leather trim, mostly at the bottom corners and there is a scratch on the bottom canvas. The lining is in very good condition. Comes with paper document explaining how to reset the combination lock.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Three Louis Vuitton Suitcases, 1970-1980s

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