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Lot 232

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century

Lot 232

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Estimate$3,000 – $5,000

Status

Closed

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century

Wardrobe trunk covered in monogram canvas with natural Lozine leather trim and handles, and brass hardware with front lock and key. The interior has wood LV hangers and dust ruffle on collapsible rack, and a bank of six drawers on the other with top divided trinket drawer, four drawers with fabric cover sheets, and a hat drawer. Initials EAM on end and several travel stickers.

Label: Louis Vuitton

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 22.5"
Width: 44"
Depth: 22"

Condition:

The overall condition is good structurally with noticeable wear throughout and faded initials stamp on the top side. The leather handles are intact but worn and the wooden slats across the sides are also worn and discolored from use. The hardware is fully functional though it is stiff on the front locks and has lost most of its original plating. The interior drawers are all intact but the fabric is spotted especially the top drawer with a dark blue ink spot; the leather pulls are worn but fully intact and there is a small gash in the top left of the top drawer. The hanging rack is in good condition, mostly clean and only slightly stiff on the from locking mechanism. The interior lining has spots throughout but is in good condition.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century

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