Louis Vuitton Men's Suit Trunk, Mid 20th Century

This men's travel trunk was once owned by Dimitri M. Yassukovich, a retired partner in the investment banking concern of White, Weld & Company. He was born in Russia and came to the United States in 1918 and in 1920 he joined the brokerage firm of Prince & Whitely and in 1930 he joined White, Weld and became a partner in 1937. He retired in 1963 but remained active in investment banking for many years. His life is chronicled in a book written by his son, Stanislas M. Yassukovich, titled, "Two Lives: A Social and Financial Memoir".

Louis Vuitton Monogram hard-sided trunk closet with top lid and side opening, wooden hangers on rail, two hard case boxes on facing lid, top and side flat stitched leather handles, and brass lock plate with latch closures. "DY" painted on the top lid in yellow.
Label: Louis Vuitton / Ave. Marceau 78 bis / Paris
Style/Serial Number: 844454

Detailed Features
21.5" L x 33.5" H x 9" W
1.75" Handle Drop
Main textile: Stamped Monogram coated canvas
Trim: Stamped glazed leather
Lining: Peach/pink Vuittonite canvas
Hardware type: Brass metal
Handles: Two flat stitched leather handles
Interior details: Four wood hangers on rails with two wood backed strappings, two hard case boxes with straps and rolling linen covers
Country of origin: Made in France