Louis Vuitton Alzer 50 Hard Side Suitcase in Monogram Canvas, Mid 20th Century

Louis Vuitton Monogram Alzer 50 hard-sided suit case with top rolled padded leather handle and brass lock plate with latch closures.
Label: Louis Vuitton / Ave. Marceau 78 bis / Paris
Style/Serial Number: 984876

Detailed Features
19.75" L x 14.25" H x 6.5" W
2" Handle Drop
Main textile: Monogram coated canvas
Trim: Stamped glazed leather
Lining: Peach/pink Vuittonite canvas
Hardware type: Brass metal
Handles: Single padded rolled leather handle
Interior details: Louis Vuitton jacquard twill straps
Additions: Key included
Country of origin: Made in France

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally though the hardware gold-tone plating has worn off throughout though all are still in good working order. The top handle has some darkening and wear with light scratches from use but is still fully intact. There is a scratch in the canvas on the top lid near the right side and a light scratch on the bottom case canvas on the left. There is some light scratching to the stamped leather edge trim but all is intact. The interior Vuittonite lining is peeling back on the left top lid side at the hinges and there is some darkened spots throughout the lining from use.

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Timothy Long

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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.

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Louis Vuitton Alzer 50 Hard Side Suitcase in Monogram Canvas, Mid 20th Century

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