Early 20th-century Suitcase Bowls & Plates Oil on Canvas

Oil on Canvas

Pastel on paper

stamped with the Astier de Villatte monogram and the initials of the artisan who crafted it

creating a vortex pattern

Early 20th-century Suitcase Bowls & Plates Oil on CanvasIncluded in John's carefully curated collection of antique furniture and decorative objects is this vintage suitcase, circa 1900. Crafted with a caned exterior, striped fabric lining, metal hardware, and a leather handle, this decorative suitcase embodies the refined yet durable design of early luggage. At the turn of the 20th century rail and steamship travel grew and such suitcases embodied both practicality and status. They were often made with