Monogrammed canvas luggage cases used by André Leon Talley

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Two brown monogram canvas, hard-sided train cases and a set of keys used by André Leon Talley. .1.1: A dark brown monogram canvas hard-sided train case used by André Leon Talley. The rectangular, dark brown case features a repeated pattern of gold-colored Louis Vuitton “LV” logo, flower, and star motifs. It is trimmed in tan leather printed with the interlocking “LV” logo in black and has riveted brass corner elements. Each rivet is stamped [LOUIS VUITTON]. At the top of the case is a tan leather handle with embossed text reading [ (R) / LOUIS VUITTON / PARIS]. The handle is attached via three additional metal rivets on each side. At the front center is a brass lock plate with latch and keyhole. The latch is stamped [LV] and the lock plate is tamped [LOUIS VUITTON] and [MADE IN FRANCE]. Around the keyhole is a series of numbers.

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