LOUIS VUITTON COURIER TRUNK
DEFINITION: MAIL TRUNK
Series of flat top trunks.
Whose maximum height is 57 cm
The depth is variable but often less than 57 cm
The length is variable but does not exceed 112 cm
These dimensions are variable the most common being 1 meter and 1.10 meter.
Interior has 2 to 3 removable frames.
It has 2 or 3 wooden slats on the front.
The name Mail does not designate a trunk for sending letters .
But come from the term "long haul" corresponding to the ship carrying out long-distance navigation.
The mail trunks are therefore designed to travel in box cars dedicated to luggage and in the holds of boats. Despite everything, they respect standard dimensions allowing their handling.
There were several standard dimensions. Last revised October 16, 1929:
110cm x 55cm x 48cm
100 cm x 53 cm x 48 cm
90cm x 51cm x 48cm
LADIES TRUNK
Louis Vuitton 1914 catalog extract - Page 10:
LOW TRUNKS FOR LADIES: These models derive directly from the previous trunk, but while the large sizes are indicated for long journeys, those described here are, due to their more reasonable dimensions, mainly used for fast journeys. Their easy handling makes them very pleasant for circular trips.
The sizes of 100 and 90 cm. provide great services like visiting trunks; in 80 cm., they are excellent laundry trunks.
The rack chassis is similar in all respects to that described on page 9, except in the 80 cm trunks. where the short length makes it necessary to do it in a single part and without a cage, the latter replaced by a free box.
| Length | Width | Height | Interior layouts | Qualities |
|
110
100
90
80
|
56
54
52
50
|
57 |
A lockers, that is to say: with 1 rack chassis. 1 single frame and the bottom.
Simple, that is to say: with 2 simple frames and the bottom. |
Are made with Vache, Vuittonite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series lockers. In the latter two, the cage is replaced by a fixed hat box and small chassis covers with racks are removed.
Simple in all qualities. |
We recommend, for ease of packaging, to replace the bottom with an additional simple frame.
MEN'S TRUNK
Extract from the Louis Vuitton 1914 catalog - Page 17:
MEN'S TRUNKS : " MAN ". This model proceeds from the same principle as the women's trunks described on pages 8 and 11; but the man's hat requiring much less space than the lady's hat, we were able to increase the size of the bowl where gloves, ties, collars, cuffs, scarves, handkerchiefs, etc., easily find space in boxes special.
Under this bowl is a large space for laundry. At the end of the frame, hat and shoes, then a simple frame for shirts, and the bottom reserved for clothes.
| Length | Width | Height | Interior layouts | Qualities |
|
110
100
90
80
|
54
52
49
47
|
54 |
1 locker frame, 1 single frame and the bottom |
Are done in Cow, Vuittonite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series. |
MEN'S TRUNKS: "COURIER" . Under a different arrangement this trunk has exactly the same special locations as the previous one. The elimination of only hat and shoe compartments made it possible to reduce the height of the trunk and despite this, at the same length, it gives more room for clothes and shirts.
| Length | Width | Height | Interior layouts | Qualities |
|
110
100
90
80
|
50
50
49
46
|
48
45 |
Either a rack chassis, a simple chassis and the bottom. Or 2 simple frames at the bottom.
The 5th and 6th Series have only one chassis. |
Are done in Cow, Vuittonite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series. |
DEFINITION: HIGH TRUNK
Series of flat-top trunks with functionality similar to the mail trunk.
This is the trunk to be placed horizontally, the largest in the Louis Vuitton range
Interior provided with several removable frames.
It has 3 or 4 wooden slats on the front.
Standard dimensions high trunk: 110 cm x 61 cm x 69 cm
Extract from the Louis Vuitton 1914 catalog (Page 9):
LADIES 'HIGH TRUNK: Around 1860, LOUIS VUITTON was the first to create LOCKER TRUNKS which, following variations in fashion, we have never ceased to modify and improve.
The locker trunk includes:
- On one side, a cage for small hats or for shirts, blouses, veils, etc.
- On the other side, a double frame, the top of which is occupied by a bowl with numerous partitions forming locations for handkerchiefs, ties, ribbons, veils, frills, gloves, fans, lace, etc. Under this basin a large space for the laundry.
- Two simple frames and the bottom. In the simple model, there are 3 large plain frames and a bottom.
| Length | Width | Height | Interior layouts | Qualities |
|
= 120
= 110
= 100
= 90
|
63
61
59
57
|
70 |
A lockers, that is to say: 1 rack chassis. 2 simple frames. 1 bottom.
Simple, that is to say: 3 simple frames. 1 bottom. |
Are made with Vache, Vuittonite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series lockers. In the latter two, the cage is replaced by a fixed hat box and small chassis covers with racks are removed.
Simple in all qualities. |
We recommend, for ease of packaging, to replace the bottom with an additional simple frame.
Advertisement Saturday July 2, 1904:
LADIES 'CASE
Louis Vuitton's latest creation
1 rue scribe Paris
and
149, New Bond Street LONDON
This trunk is made with a bottom, a simple frame and a large two-piece compartment; one part of the large compartment forming a cage for hats, the other having a box for lingerie with divided bowl, for adults, handkerchiefs, ties, etc. It is done in eight qualities and in all dimensions.
VARIANT: INTERIOR FITTINGS:
Extract from the Louis Vuitton 1914 catalog (Page 13):
TRUNKS - FUR: On the outside, similar to our usual trunks, these trunks are internally lined with wood
camphor tree and have an airtight closure; they are essential for people who, changing climate during a trip, want to keep their furs safe from insects.
They come in all sizes and qualities .
SOME EXAMPLES OF LOUIS VUITTON COURRIER TRUNK AND HAUTE TRUNK
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - Striped
Exterior: Striped canvas
Border: leather
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - Striped
Exterior: Striped canvas
Border: leather
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - Striped
Exterior: Striped canvas
Border: leather
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - Striped
Exterior: Striped canvas
Border: leather
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - Striped
Year: 1886
Exterior: Striped canvas
Border and corner: steel
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - Cane
Year: 1889
Exterior: cane canvas
Border and corner: Moorish lacquered steel
Style effect there is only one to our knowledge.
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - Damier
Year: 1890
Exterior: Dark checkered canvas with Mark 1 stencil
Border and corner: lacquered steel
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - Damier
Year: Around 1890
Exterior: Dark checkered canvas with Mark 1 stencil
Border: leather
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - Damier
Year: Around 1895
Exterior: Dark checkered canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border: leather
Louis Vuitton High Trunk - Damier
Year: around 1895
Exterior: Woven checkerboard canvas
Border: leather
Dimensions: 110 cm x 62 cm x 70 cm
Louis Vuitton courier trunk - Tropical checkerboard
Year: around 1895
Exterior: Tropical checkered canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border: leather
Dimensions: 90 cm x 52 cm x 55 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk
Year: 1892
Exterior: Solid aluminum
Border and corners: Solid aluminum
Lock, clasps and handles: Solid aluminum
Studs: Solid aluminum Marked Louis Vuitton
Dimension: 77 cm x 45 cm x 54 cm
Louis Vuitton courier trunk - Aluminum
Year: 1898
Exterior: Orange canvas
Border and corners: aluminum
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - LV Woven
Year: 1899
Exterior: LV woven canvas
Finish: leather and brass
Border and corners: lacquered steel
Dimension: 101 cm x 57 cm x 57 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - LV Woven
Year: 1902
Exterior: LV woven canvas
Finish: Superior Moresque
Border and corners: lacquered steel
Dimension: 92 cm x 54 cm x 54 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk - LV Woven
Year: 1903
Exterior: LV woven canvas
Finish: Superior Moresque
Border and corners: lacquered steel
Dimension: 101 cm x 56 cm x 54 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1908
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 1 stencil
Finish: Upper moresque
Ultra light aero structure
Dimensions: 92 cm x 54 cm x 54 cm
Interior of the Louis Vuitton mail trunk, stencil canvas.
With 2 removable frames with 2 straps. beige canvas interior
Padded cover without original ribbon.
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1908
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 1 stencil
Border: Leather
Dimensions: 110 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1912
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 1 stencil
Border: Leather
Dimensions: 100 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
Interior of the Louis Vuitton mail trunk, stencil canvas.
With 3 removable frames with 3 straps. beige canvas interior
Padded cover, white ribbon signed Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1914
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border: Lozine
Dimensions: 90 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: around 1920
Finish: 1st series
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border: Clear Lozine
Dimensions: 110 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
Interior for women:
including numerous lockers.
Capiton cover, with ribbon
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1915
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border and corners: lacquered steel
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1921
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border and corners: lacquered steel
Dimensions: 100 cm x 57 cm x 54 cm
Louis Vuitton cabin trunk - LV
Year: 1928
Exterior: LV canvas with Mark 2 stencil
Border: Lozine
Dimensions: 100 cm x 53 cm x 48 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: around 1930
Exterior: Mark 4 Stencil LV Canvas
Border: Lozine
Dimensions: 110 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm
Louis Vuitton Courier trunk - LV
Year: 1938
Exterior: Mark 5 stencil LV canvas
Border: lozine
Dimensions: 110 cm x 54 cm x 56 cm
Interior of the Louis Vuitton mail trunk, stencil canvas.
With 3 removable frames with 3 straps. beige canvas interior
Padded cover, white ribbon signed Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton courier trunk - Supreme
Year: 2017
Exterior: LV Supreme Canvas
Hardware: nickel-plated aluminum
Border: Leather
Dimensions: 90 cm x 51 cm x 48 cm
Louis Vuitton mail trunk - LV
Year: 2017
Exterior: LV pvc canvas
Border: lozine
Dimensions: 110 cm x 55 cm x 48 cm
Interior of the Louis Vuitton mail trunk, pvc canvas.
With 3 removable frames with 3 straps. interior in pvc beige vuittonite.
Padded cover, with white ribbon.
Louis Vuitton High Trunk - LV
Year: 2017
Exterior: LV pvc canvas
Border: lozine
Dimensions: 110 cm x 61 cm x 69 cm
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