Louis Vuitton

Unique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cabin Trunk, circa 1940

Documentation

Signed

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Brass, Metal, Canvas, Wood

Dimensions

W.	35.5 in;	H.	13 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	90.17 cm;	H.	33.02 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use

Creation Date

1940s

Description

Beautiful early 20th century Louis Vuitton trunk covered in the world famous LV monogrammed canvas.
Elizabeth Oakley acquired this Louis Vuitton trunk while living in Stockbridge, Ma. with my then hunsband R.D. Alsop. He is the great nephew of Frank Crowninshield, whose belongings we had stored in our attic.
Frank Crowninshield was a founding member of the MOMA in NYC
This Trunk has traveled back and forth across the Atlantic many times.
His initials are hand painted in red on either red.
It measures 35.5 "x 20 " x 13". It has an inner tray that measures 34" x 18.5" x 4 1/4"

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Modern

Book References

THE TRUNK - Short Stories . Louis Vuitton . Ed. Gallimard ,2012 Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks Hardcover – December 1, 2010

Dealer Reference Number

8077

Incollect Reference Number

282772