Vintage Jet Age Vanity Case, American Personal Luxury Case, Revival, Mid Century

Our Stock # 26086

This is a vintage jet age vanity case. An American, tweed and leather personal luxury suitcase by Dale's of Madison Avenue, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

• Beautiful mid century luggage, with associated jet age labels - a revivalist treat
• Displays a desirable aged patina, with a gently time-worn appearance
• Delightful woven tweed finish, accentuated with saddle brown leather corners
• Replete with brass sliding clasps and inset locks — untested, key absent
  
  
• Pleasingly tactile leather carry handle upon the lid, articulating upon brass hinges
• A selection of British European Airways travel labels add wonderful period detail
• Diamond shaped leather patch to the fascia personalised with the monogram V.I.W.
• Maker's plaque in red for Dale's of Madison Avenue, New York
  
  
• Interior lined in silk cotton, with a fetching crimson red hue and woven foliate motif
• Hosts a vanity mirror to the lid reverse, in a desirable, lightly foxed order
• Later loop system for retaining perfume bottles to the rear but not intact
• Dressed to the base with metal press studs to protect the tweed covering when placed

This is a charming vintage jet age vanity case, with a delightful mid century aesthetic. Perfect for attendance to revival festivals such as Goodwood in Sussex, or the Sausalito Vintage Fashion Fair in California. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 36cm (14.25'')
Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')
Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Interior Width: 33cm (13'')
Interior Depth: 23cm (9'')
Interior Height: 15.5cm (6'')