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“PORTE-HABITS AJACCIO” SUITCASE

Creator(s): Louis Vuitton (Firm)

Currently in storage


About this object

The exterior of the Louis Vuitton suitcase is in leather with brass nails and locks (all stamped) and one leather handle. It bears painted black marks and a yellow, white and blue stripe. The inside is lined with a cream napped fabric.

Object name:
“PORTE-HABITS AJACCIO” SUITCASE
Made from:
leather --brass --fabric --wood --metal
Made in:
France
Date made:
1937

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.16.6
Signature marks:
painted in blue in a yellow medallion: “D” exterior in black: “M.P.D.” exterior STAMP “Louis Vuitton” on head of nails STAMP “LV”/ “Déposé” s STAMP 70 Champs Elysées / Paris / Louis Vuitton / London / Made in France / 052055 on main lock LABEL “Louis Vuitton / LV 815299 LV/ Paris 70 Champs Elysées / 149 New Bond St. London / Nice / 2, Jardin Albert Ier, Vichy / Rue du Parc”
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973