Louis Vuitton Suit Case, 1970-1980s

Large brown and tan LV monogram coated canvas hard sided suitcase with soft front and back sides, tan vachetta leather trim and belted straps, gold-tone hardware, two zipper closure, and lined in cream canvas with two elastic side pockets.
Label (stamped on strap hardware): Louis Vuitton / Brevete

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 21"
Width: 31.5"
Depth: 10"

Condition:

The overall condition is fair with some heavy wear throughout the vachetta leather trim and belts, especially near the base where the leather is darkened and hardened. The right bottom of the zipper is separating from the case. The bottom metal peg feet are missing and there are several scratches along the bottom. There is a customs sticker on the top left corner and a spot from an old sticker on the top left belt strap. The lining has considerable water rings throughout both the lid and base but is fully intact.

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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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Louis Vuitton Suit Case, 1970-1980s

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