I adore vintage luggage. To me it always looks so much classier than new luggage. I posted some pictures of 1950's luggage from vintage catalogs. I find the quality of old travel cases so much better too, which would make sense considering so many have lasted over the years. The only downside I find is that they're a bit heavier than modern luggage. But that doesn't stop me. I just bought a cute little blue travel case this past weekend. It's one of those round cases thats lined inside, and it comes with a cute little mirror. I can't wait to use it!
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LOVE vintage luggage. Careful with the little one though. Even knowing that they're called vanity cases, therefore implying they're not intended as full suitcases, I packed mine full with clothes and heavy books a few too many times - resulting in the handle popping off when I went to pick it up recently! It's fixable but I've certainly learnt my lesson!
I'll take vintage luggage over nowadays luggage too. Unfortunately, I didn't have that attitude when I had the chance. When my maternal grandmother passed away in 1996, alot of her things found their way to me. You wouldn't believe how much stuff I gave to the American Cancer Society Thrift Store! I was into modern everything then, so I had zero appreciation for her fabulous shoes, hats, and coats...and her sturdy train case. What an idiot I was!!
Miss Marie - Yes! This has happened to my last 2 luggage cases too! It's my own fault for filling them too full, but I'm vowing to only use this one for light items :)
Patti - Same thing happened to me when both my grandparents passed away about 10 yrs ago. I didn't appreciate vintage like I do now, and helped my dad haul away all my grandmothers beautiful bedroom furniture, vanity items, etc, etc :(
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