Most
of the large trunks were specifically designed for travel by sea or train -
where excess weight was not an issue. They were always made to a high
specification as they were intended to last 'a lifetime'. This ideal was cut
tragically short with the introduction of air travel, where lightweight luggage became a neccessity. These old dames were consigned to the attics of large houses where
they remained until Ralph Lauren decided that they made excellent design pieces
and functioned as 'end of bed storage' trunks or coffee tables with great space
to store all sorts of things.
The trunks and cases
come in a variety of finishes including cream and brown leather, green canvas -
some have wooden strapping or leather protective knuckles. Each has their own identity and story to tell which is what makes them such a great piece in a moden home.
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