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- American Tourister Company Carry-On Bag, 1977-1978 - Sol Koffler, a European immigrant, founded American Luggage Works -- manufacturer of the American Tourister brand -- in 1933. Koffler manufactured durable and affordable suitcases and luggage with the pioneering and innovative use of materials and by creating memorable advertising campaigns to promote his products. American Tourister became the industry leader during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
- 1977-1978
- Collections - Artifact
American Tourister Company Carry-On Bag, 1977-1978
Sol Koffler, a European immigrant, founded American Luggage Works -- manufacturer of the American Tourister brand -- in 1933. Koffler manufactured durable and affordable suitcases and luggage with the pioneering and innovative use of materials and by creating memorable advertising campaigns to promote his products. American Tourister became the industry leader during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
- Tote Bag Designed by Sheila Bridges, 2021 - Sheila Bridges' Harlem Toile de Jouy pattern is a singular example of a historical design that has been successfully reimagined and speaks to Americans in the 21st century. Originally designed in 2007, the pattern featuring African Americans engaged in leisurely activities has morphed from a wallpaper design to appearing on a variety of objects, from clothing to dinnerware, both high style and vernacular.
- 2021
- Collections - Artifact
Tote Bag Designed by Sheila Bridges, 2021
Sheila Bridges' Harlem Toile de Jouy pattern is a singular example of a historical design that has been successfully reimagined and speaks to Americans in the 21st century. Originally designed in 2007, the pattern featuring African Americans engaged in leisurely activities has morphed from a wallpaper design to appearing on a variety of objects, from clothing to dinnerware, both high style and vernacular.
- Leather Traveling Bag, circa 1870 -
- circa 1870
- Collections - Artifact
Leather Traveling Bag, circa 1870
- Carpet Bag, 1840-1860 -
- 1840-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Carpet Bag, 1840-1860
- Carpet Bag, 1870-1890 - Travelers used valises or other types of lighter bags in the 19th century to access objects that they needed frequently. This is a bag made of remnants of wool "ingrain" carpet, a woven, reversible carpet common in middle class American homes of the 19th century.
- 1870-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Carpet Bag, 1870-1890
Travelers used valises or other types of lighter bags in the 19th century to access objects that they needed frequently. This is a bag made of remnants of wool "ingrain" carpet, a woven, reversible carpet common in middle class American homes of the 19th century.
- Satchel, 1865-1915 -
- 1865-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Satchel, 1865-1915
- Stonewall Inn Tote Bag, 2022 - This tote bag features a photo taken by LGBTQ+ photographer Leonard Fink of the protests following the 1969 Stonewall Riot in Greenwich Village, New York City. The riot took place after police raided the Stonewall Inn gay bar, as patrons and passersby tried to stop the arrests. The event was a turning point in LGBTQ+ activism.
- 2022
- Collections - Artifact
Stonewall Inn Tote Bag, 2022
This tote bag features a photo taken by LGBTQ+ photographer Leonard Fink of the protests following the 1969 Stonewall Riot in Greenwich Village, New York City. The riot took place after police raided the Stonewall Inn gay bar, as patrons and passersby tried to stop the arrests. The event was a turning point in LGBTQ+ activism.
- Ponytail Traveling Bag, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Ponytail Traveling Bag, circa 1960
- Traveling Case, 1860-1900 -
- 1860-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Traveling Case, 1860-1900
- Travel Bag, 1960-1970 -
- 1960-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Travel Bag, 1960-1970