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The taxonomy
THE ANGLES
Three-sided brass shoe for flat trunks
THE LOCK
Polished brass lock with spring hasp
THE EDGES
Leather finish: threaded and studded leather edges
THE EDGES
Edge slats in bevelled edge
THE CANVAS
Reversible Louis Vuitton striped linen canvas
THE SQUARES
Oval headband brackets in gilded brass
THE « CRAPAUD »
Cast brass crapaud/grenouilles
BRASS DICES
Brass lashing dice, automotive fasteners
HEELERS
Moynat leather heel piece with notches for car bonnet straps
WOODEN ROD
Copper bottom strip
THE CAPITON
Padded interior for storing photos or pins
THE COLLARS
Space to store shirt collars
THE HAT
Storage space for a man's top hat
THE EDGES
Moorish finish: studded metal borders
THE CANVAS
Louis Vuitton jacquard monogram canvas
BANNER
Metal frame that protects the different parts of the trunk (cover and tank)
THE HANDLE
« Elephant » leather handles, shaped to fit the wearer's hand
THE LABELS
Railway transport labels, completed by station staff
THE INITIALS
Original owner's initials painted on the trunk