Luggage Collection

Advertising for Louis Vuitton by Mich (Michel Liebeaux, 1881-1923)
LSE4091061 Advertising for Louis Vuitton by Mich (Michel Liebeaux, 1881-1923): la voiture Vuitton force le passage aux trunks x - in " La Vie Parisienne" of 15/12/1906

1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle
1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle roadside circa 1938

Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Spithead Air Ferry to and from the island, winter fare seven shillings and sixpence return, seven services daily

Old Orkney Whiskey
Old Orkney advert showing a porter delivering luggage to a scotsman which is a giant bottle of whiskey 1905 1905

Label, Hotel on Lakecomo
The label for the GRAND HOTEL at TREMEZZO on Lake Como is content just to show a view of itself - need we say more ?

Label Sorrento Hotel
A panoramic view of Vesuvius is promised by the label of the HOTEL MEDITERRANEO at Sorrento, Italy, from its dining terrace

Can t We Come Too? by Cecil Aldin
Can t We Come Too? Woggles Series LVI. A spaniel and a Sealyham terrier cast pleading looks at their owner as a pile of luggage indicates to them they are being abandoned for a time. Date: 1932

Land Rover Defender Lara Croft Tomb Raider

Label, Hotel Post, St Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria
Luggage label from the Hotel Post, St Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. Date: 20th century

Advert for Louis Vuitton luggage, 1935, Paris Date: 1935

WW2 recruitment poster, Join the Wrens (Womens Royal Naval Service) and free a man for the Fleet. Printed for HMSO. Date: circa 1940

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Orient-Express

Triumph Spitfire 1500 1979 White
Triumph Spitfire 1500, 1979, White, Triumph, Triumph, TRI09605

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

Label, Victoria, Murcia
Label from the HOTEL VICTORIA, MURCIA (Spain) features Spanish dancers

Railway station at Malvern, Worcestershire (on the Worcester and Hereford Railway route). Now known as Great Malvern railway station, it opened in 1860. Date: circa 1860s

Luggage label, Zeppelin to South America
Luggage label, Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei (Airline) for the LZ 129 Hindenburg flight to South America. The passenger is a Mrs Sinclair, destination Rio de Janeiro, berth number 32. 1936

Any Girl, Any Station, Anywhere by S. Van Abbe
A fashionable young woman from the 1920s wearing a fur trimmed coat and a green cloche hat, rest her sore feet while sitting on a very large trunk at a railway station. Date: 1927

Front View of Wollaton Hall, Nottingham with Horse and Carriage
Artist: Redgate, Arthur W. - Title: Front View of Wollaton Hall, Nottingham with Horse and Carriage - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 69 x 135

1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle
1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle roadside circa 1938

Imperial Airways Poster, Travel Luxuriously in the Worlds largest air liners, serving Europe, Africa, India and the Far East. Showing two pilots in the cockpit of a Heracles, and passengers boarding

Businessman with luggage on travelator at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Austrian Hotel Label
Art Deco label fron the TERRASSEN HOTEL, MARIABRUNN Hungerberg, Innsbruck, Austria

Children prepare to be evacuated from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 11th September 1939

KODAK ADVERTISEMENT, 1915. Take a Kodak with you. Advertisement for the Eastman Kodak hand-held camera, from an American magazine, 1915

Steerage passengers on their way to America, 1800s
European emigrants in steerage section of steamship to the US, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The children of the Templeton family seen here arriving in the United Kingdom from Jamaica to join their parents who had emigrated to Britain earlier. 25th November 1954

Man on his 1956 / 7 Royal Enfield motorcycle
Travelling biker on his 1956/7 Royal Enfield Meteor motorcycle outside the Post Office at John O Groats in the late 1950s

Two women police officers and woman with suitcase
Two women police officers (Jean Grasy and Margaret Findlay or Knight), one of them a sergeant, talking to a young woman with a suitcase on a London street. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1960s

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. Trunks at Ellis Island belonging to arrivals debarking for New York, c1900

WW1 - Troops returning to front, Victoria Station, London
WW1 - British troops gathered by Victoria Station, London. They prepare for their return to the front after leave. Grouped together under the street lights at the station

Baggage Label for the Cunard Line
A fine example of a luggage label - a bag label for the Cunard Line, featuring a picture of the RMS Mauretania. According to the notes on the reverse of this tag

The Wreckers
Artist: Morland, George - Title: The Wreckers - Date: c.1790 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 68.6

Leather bags for sale, San Lorenzo Market, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Label San Marco Venice
Label from the Albergo and Ristorante San Marco, Venice, Italy

Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington Station, c. 1910
A view of Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington station, London, c.1910, showing hoards of passengers gather to board a train on Platform 4 under the glass train shed roof

Poster, Experienced Travellers Fly British - BOAC and BEA offer services to and from nearly 70 countries Date: circa 1955

Waterloo Railway Station, London 1912
The scene from the Waterloo Railway Station platform, London. Date: 1912

Everton football team off to Wembley. The 1968 FA Cup Final was contested by West Bromwich Albion and Everton at Wembley, West Bromwich won by a single goal. 16th May 1968

Bus service, Khewra, Punjab, British India
Bus service on a street in Khewra, a salt mining district in Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: 1933

Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye
A quite wonderful German postcard illustrating the Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye! Date: circa 1910s

Food Served on a Flight
An Airline Steward and Air Hostess serve a roast meal to flight passengers

Stirling Station, 1887-88 (oil on canvas)
3551020 Stirling Station, 1887-88 (oil on canvas) by Kennedy, William (1859-1918); 54x81.6 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info)

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Passengers waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Passenger Transfer
Passengers disembarking from the Cunard liner SS Mauretania onto a tender at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Market Reports Series - Country Ducks arriving
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Country Ducks arrived in excellent condition. Date: 1903

Travellers at Jersey Airport, Channel Islands
A group of travellers make their way towards a small aeroplane on the tarmac at the States of Jersey Airport, Channel Islands. Date: circa 1970s

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"Travel in Style: A Journey through Time with Luggage" Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey as we explore the fascinating world of luggage. From the bustling streets of Portsmouth to the serene shores of Southsea and Isle of Wight, this captivating adventure takes us through various eras, each with its own unique tales. Imagine strolling past an old aviation poster at Portsmouth, where dreams took flight amidst promises of thrilling adventures. Or perhaps you find yourself gazing at an advertisement for Old Orkney Whiskey, a reminder of the indulgent luxuries enjoyed by travelers long ago. As we delve deeper into history, our eyes are drawn to an enchanting advertising piece by Michel Liebeaux for Louis Vuitton. The elegance exuded from this artwork transports us to a glamorous era filled with sophistication and refined taste. Labels from hotels on Lake Como and Sorrento evoke images of grandeur and opulence; their exquisite designs hint at lavish travels that once captivated discerning globetrotters. And what better way to traverse these magnificent destinations than atop a 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle or accompanied by Louis Vuitton luggage? The Land Rover Defender Lara Croft Tomb Raider edition adds a touch of adventure to our voyage, reminding us that exploration can be both stylish and daring. Meanwhile, labels from Hotel Post in St Anton am Arlberg whisk us away to picturesque Tyrol in Austria – a haven for winter sports enthusiasts seeking thrills amidst breathtaking landscapes. But let's not forget the humble railway sleeper or the iconic Orient-Express; they symbolize journeys filled with anticipation as passengers embarked on unforgettable voyages across continents. Even smaller stations like Malvern Railway Station in Worcestershire played their part in connecting people far and wide. In this captivating tale woven together by hints scattered throughout history, one thing remains constant – luggage has always been more than just bags; it is an expression of our desires, dreams, and aspirations.