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TRUNK

Creator(s): Louis Vuitton (Firm)

Currently in storage


About this object

The exterior of the Louis Vuitton trunk is in a brown orange canvas [?] with brass corners and hinges (all stamped), two leather handles and fittings for a leather strap. It bears painted brown letters and a yellow, white and blue stripe. Inside, the hinged rectangular lid is lined in dark velvet. It reveals two removable trays lined in gray linen (outside) and in dark velvet (inside). Each features 4 compartments with linen ribbons and clasps.

Object name:
TRUNK
Made from:
leather --brass --canvas (Vuittonite) or leather (?) --fabric --velvet --wood --metal
Made in:
France
Date made:
1937
Size:
H. 23 1/4 in., W.31 1/2 in., D. 24 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.16.5
Signature marks:
painted in blue in a yellow medallion: “D”; in dark brown: “J.E.D” exterior STAMP “Louis Vuitton” on head of nails, brass corners and hinges: STAMP “LV”/ “Louis Vuitton” / “Made in France” / “106714” on locks LABEL “Louis Vuitton / LV 815292 LV / Paris. 70 Champs-Elysées / 149 New-Bond St. London. / Nice / 2. Jardin Albert Ier, Cannes / 10. rue des Belges, Vichy / Rue du Parc”
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973