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An early 20th-century camera case dating from approximately the 1900s to the 1930s, this rugged attaché-style case was built …
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ABOUT
An early 20th-century camera case dating from approximately the 1900s to the 1930s, this rugged attaché-style case was built to safeguard heavy, large-format folding pocket cameras, plate cameras, or early field gear. Distrubuted by iconic American photographic pioneers like Eastman Kodak, Conley, or Graflex, it lifts up and has a drop down front. Original maker's stamp on the side.
CREATOR Mendel-Drucker Trunk Company, Cincinnati, OH.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1930
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Distressed leather throughout. Missing strap.
DIMENSIONS H 12.5 in. W 15.75 in. D 9 in.
HISTORY
The Mendel-Drucker Trunk Company was a premier manufacturer of high-end travel luggage based in Cincinnati, Ohio, active primarily from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Promoted heavily as “The Aristocrat of Luggage,” the company catered to a wealthy "class market" during the golden age of transatlantic and rail travel.
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- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 9ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Industrial
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
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