French Louis Vuitton for Arthur Gilmore Classic Monogram Canvas Steamer Trunk

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A vintage tall, travel trunk crafted by famed designer Louis Vuitton. With stencilled monogrammed canvas, leather straps and brass … Read more DETAILS
A vintage tall, travel trunk crafted by famed designer Louis Vuitton. With stencilled monogrammed canvas, leather straps and brass mounts. Fitted interior. A good size for a coffee table or side table in a modern or traditional setting.

PATTERN/MODEL
Serial number: 799647

COLOR(S)
Brown

PROVENANCE
Estate of Dr. Jean Cooper Schmidlapp-Humes (American, 1924-2000). Married to lawyer and former Ambassador of the United States to Austria, John Portner Humes, Sr. in 1950. Daughter of banker Carl Jacob Schmidlapp (American, 1888-1960) and Frances (née Cooper) Schmidlapp (American, 1889-1967). By descent to the present owner.

PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe

MAKER
Louis Vuitton (Paris, France, 1854-present) | Founder: Louis Vuitton (French, 1821-92) | Retailer: Arthur Gilmore Inc. (16 East 52nd Street, New York, New York).

MARKS
Label (interior): LOUIS VUITTON / LV 799647 LV / PARIS. 70 CHAMPS-ELYSEES / 149 NEW . BOND St. LONDON / NICE CANNES VICHY. Retailer label (interior): BOUGHT FROM / ARTHUR GILMORE / 16 EAST 52 nd STREET / NEW YORK. Stamped marks (base).

MONOGRAM / INSCRIPTION
Stencilled monogram (sides): J. C. S./ New York. For Jean Cooper Schmidlapp.

PERIOD
Early 20th century

DATE
Circa 1930

DIMENSIONS
Width 36 Depth 22 Height 22.5 inches

CONDITION
Note: some wear commensurate with age and luggage use. Some water stains.

NOTE
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