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Lot Essay
The famous Louis Vuitton monogram canvas, which was to become an icon of luxurious travel and style, was introduced in 1896.
Details
A Louis Vuitton trunk
CIRCA 1896-1900
The exterior covered in monogram canvas, the edges applied with studded black-painted iron bands, the top, base front and back with additional wooden bands, the canvas lined interior fitted with two shelves, and with label inscribed Asnieres s/Seine Louis Vuitton Paris - 1 Rue Scribe Nice - 4 Jardin Public Lille - 34 Rue Faidherbe London - 149 New Bond st. and with serial number 182366, the sides stencilled with initials A.S.
57 cm. high x 91 cm. wide x 53 cm. deep
CIRCA 1896-1900
The exterior covered in monogram canvas, the edges applied with studded black-painted iron bands, the top, base front and back with additional wooden bands, the canvas lined interior fitted with two shelves, and with label inscribed Asnieres s/Seine Louis Vuitton Paris - 1 Rue Scribe Nice - 4 Jardin Public Lille - 34 Rue Faidherbe London - 149 New Bond st. and with serial number 182366, the sides stencilled with initials A.S.
57 cm. high x 91 cm. wide x 53 cm. deep
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