Lot number 1746 - Auction 150
LOUIS VUITTON 'WARDROBE' REISETRUHE

LOUIS VUITTON 'WARDROBE' TRAVEL TRUNK France, 1st half 20th century Monogram canvas, leather, wood, brass. H. 113 cm, L. 58.5 cm, W. 55 cm. Two original labels inside, on both closures inscr. 'Made in France' and the number '038121'. This traditional travel luggage opens like a wardrobe and features seven interior compartments and five black hangers. The Wardrobe Trunk by Louis Vuitton was first developed in the late 19th century, at a time when wealthy travelers took long journeys by train or ship and needed stylish, practical storage. It quickly became a symbol of status, elegance, and technological advancement in luggage design. Over the decades, the Wardrobe Trunk has been used by aristocrats, Hollywood stars, and artists. Signs of wear, side leather handles dam., one closure dam.