Large Louis Vuitton hat case
Nr. 2815 | 8.000,-€
« Malle Chapeau » Paris um 1895,
« Malle Chapeau » Paris um 1895,
Original Louis Vuitton hat trunk
manufactured in Paris between 1895 and 1898; printed canvas. Louis Vuitton “Malle Chapeau” (hat trunk), Paris, circa 1895, Damier canvas. “Ladies, your hats are as precious as jewels. Protect them while traveling by placing them in this special hat trunk.” This was the slogan used in Vuitton advertisements at the time, as even the simplest hat cost a fortune. The ladies’ hat trunk offered additional storage space and was crafted from Damier canvas. These elegant trunks were available in eight sizes and various quality grades, accommodating up to sixteen large hats and four small ones. Damier canvas was invented in 1888, a year before the Eiffel Tower. In the early 20th century, with the advent of impregnated canvas, this design—originally created in fabric—retained the trompe-l’œil effect of a woven mat.
Hight: 52 cm |Width: 60 cm
Depth: 43 cm
Original Hat Trunk from Louis Vuitton
Vintage Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk: Original “Malle Chapeau” in Damier Canvas (c. 1895)
Are you looking for a museum-grade luxury antique with a rich history? This original Louis Vuitton hat trunk (“Malle Chapeau”), crafted in Paris between 1895 and 1898, is a rare masterpiece of French trunk-making. Representing the golden age of luxury travel at the end of the 19th century, this exclusive collector’s item is a true piece of fashion history.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Model: Genuine Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk (“Malle Chapeau”).
- Period: Manufactured between 1895 and 1898 in Paris, France.
- Material: Early printed fabric woven canvas in the iconic Damier pattern.
- Authenticity: Antique original featuring the historic trompe-l’œil effect.
“As Precious as Jewels” – The History of the Malle Chapeau
“Ladies, your hats are as precious as jewels. Protect them when traveling by placing them in the special hat trunk.”
This original slogan from vintage Louis Vuitton advertisements highlights the importance of this piece. At the turn of the century, even the simplest ladies’ hat cost a small fortune. The Malle Chapeau offered high-society women the perfect, structured storage to protect their elaborate headwear during long journeys. These elegant trunks were available in eight different sizes and qualities, designed to hold up to sixteen large and four small hats.
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