Luggage Collection (page 45)

CATALOG PAGE, c1900. Page from a Montgomery Ward Catalog

SAMSONITE AD, 1956. An American family ready for travel, in an advertisement for Samsonite luggage and Greyhound bus travel, 1956

LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, Netherlands, early 20th century

Cargo transport and baggage loading
Israel, Ben-Gurion international Airport Cargo transport and baggage loading area Luggage conveyor belt

Old luggage in a pile

CALIFORNIA: RAILROAD. Boarding the Los Angeles Limited at an unidentified stop in California, c1910

Foreign travellers await the popular Colombo to Badulla train at the railway station at Peradeniya, near Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Silent Film Still: Trains. Greta Garbo
SILENT FILM STILL: TRAINS. Greta Garbo

SILENT FILM STILL. Louise Fazenda

MAGAZINE: LIFE, 1925. Life magazine cover, 16 July 1925

Immigrants to America asking directions
Northern European immigrants asking the way to the American Midwest, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Customs inspectors checking steamship passenger luggage
First-class passengers baggage inspected on arrival of a steamship in New York harbor, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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German emigrants for New York embarking on Hamburg steamer. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Irish emigrants saying goodbye to family and friends at Clifden, County Galway, 1800s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Immigrants arriving as contract laborers in an American port citiy, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

MG MGA Roadster Britain

USA, Illinois, Chicago: O Hare International Airport, Commuters (NR) Passageway at United Airlines Terminal

Victorian schoolboy ready for the holidays
A Victorian schoolboy, smoking a small cigar, sits on a pile of suitcases on the platform of a railway station, ready for the long school holidays

Policewoman with evacuee children
A policewoman helping evacuee children find their train out of London during the Second World War

Passengers with porter, waiting to board a boat
A group of passengers waiting to board a boat, with a porter sitting on a luggage cart. They are outside Munros Yacht Stores and Coffee Rooms, and it appears to be raining, as umbrellas are up

Holidays Abroad by Air, with Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Holidays Abroad by Air, with Thomas Cook & Son, and Dean & Dawson. A smartly dressed couple are at an airport -- the woman is carrying a circular luggage case

Winter Sports, Cooks World Travel Service
Cover illustration for Winter Sports, with Cooks World Travel Service, showing an aerial view of three skiers in Alpine ski wear skiing down a snowy mountain

The Discomforts of the carriage - a young man suffers the result of Nanny attentiveness to Babys botty needs!!!

Theatre, Tip Toes Nerman
Allen Kearns, Dorothy Dickson, John Kirby and Laddie Cliff in Tip Toes

Refugee arrival WWII
Refugees arriving in London during World War II

Refugees arriving in London WWII
Refugees arriving in London

Child refugee WWII
Refugee child playing amongst the luggage

Refugee transport WWII
London police carrying gas masks and steel helmets help the refugees to load their luggage on the bus in London during World War II

Turkish porter carrying two suitcases
A Turkish porter bent double under his load of two suitcases, a selection of Gentlemans canes and a fez hatbox!

Luggage
A large leather-bound trunk with straps, buckles and locks

Returning home postcard
A lovely postcard of a donkey wagon laden with luggage to be sent to inform friends and relatives of the date of return from holiday in Bermuda

Matita coat for travelling
For the journey and en route anywhere, this wonderful tweed suit and three-quarter length white coat are perfect travellers

Taxi Cab and Motor Fire Escape
A bright and shiny fire engine populated by a team of firemen and ladder are given right of way through a busy street. In the background waits a taxi cab piled high with luggage on its roof

Carrying his ladys luggage by Florence Hardy
Once I loved a Maiden fair. A young man carrying his ladys bags and parcels

Left Luggage
Oh, Mr Porter, what shall we do? Mummys off to Birmingham And left us in Crewe Bundled in a barrow, Crying out our eyes Oh Mr Porter, what do you advise?

Elegant luggage 1956
Something more than sturdy usefulness in luggage is required by the elegant traveller nowaday. These Noton soft top cases in the Pandora range are made in matching sets of pig grain and cherry red

Tatler Travel Number front cover, 1956
Bright and jolly front cover design for The Tatler Travel Number by Lowen featuring, rather inexplicably, a red squirrel, who is packing various bits of sporting equipment

Izmir, Turkey - A Fine Camel
A very handsome, heavily-laden camel with his driver, prepare to leave from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Sudan - Native woman riding a cow - Kordofan
Sudan - Native woman riding a sturdy Brahma cow - Kordofan

Izmir, Turkey - Camel Train
A camel train passing through (or entering/leaving) Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey close to the Roman Aqueduct

Luggage label for the Park Lane Hotel
Luggage label from the Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London

Bagages - Grands et petits by Douglas Wales
Woman sitting among a large a variety of luggage

Cunard White Star luggage label
Luggage label for the Cunard White Star route to New York

Hotel Ruhl luggage label
A luggage label from Hotel Ruhl in Nice, France

Superbagneres Grand Hotel luggage label
Luggage label from the Grand Hotel in the Pyrenees

Struth by Bruce Bairnsfather
Ole Bill, the soldier creation of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather during World War I, stands amidst his luggage at the end of the war, and contemplates his new life ahead

Study in Still Life by Thomas Maybank
Two spinsters sit with their luggage, unaware that a World War One recruitment poster stating " A Call to Arms - Men Wanted" is making them look rather foolish

Emigration. Emigration Vessel Between Decks
Sleeping quarters for women and children, with trunks and hat boxes and all kinds of luggage stowed away

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.