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| − | The history of the production of '''leather suitcases''' is closely related to the [[Vintage car|history of the automobile]] and the [[Aircraft leather|aviation]]. With the growing mobility of wider sections of the population since the beginning of the 20th century there was an increasing need for lighter luggage to carry yourself. Before | + | The history of the production of '''leather suitcases''' is closely related to the [[Vintage car|history of the automobile]] and the [[Aircraft leather|aviation]]. With the growing mobility of wider sections of the population since the beginning of the 20th century there was an increasing need for lighter luggage to carry yourself. Before, only rich people could afford traveling. [[Leather chest|Leather chests]] were used for luggage and the house staff carried the heavy chests. |
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| − | Old leather suitcases were produced of wood, metal and waxed [[Leather|leather]]. Normally [[Cow hide|cow hide]] was used | + | Old leather suitcases were produced of wood, metal and waxed [[Leather|leather]]. Normally [[Cow hide|cow hide]] was used and very rarely [[Crocodile leather|crocodile leather]] or [[Pig leather|pigskin]], which is more widespread now. |
Nowadays, simple leather suitcase costs 350 to 400 €. Better quality and larger models can cost 400 to 800 €. Luxury suitcases or exotic leather suitcases can cost above 1,000 €. Hand-stitched suitcases from renowned manufacturers can exceed the price of 10,000 €. | Nowadays, simple leather suitcase costs 350 to 400 €. Better quality and larger models can cost 400 to 800 €. Luxury suitcases or exotic leather suitcases can cost above 1,000 €. Hand-stitched suitcases from renowned manufacturers can exceed the price of 10,000 €. | ||
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| − | ''Camping leather suitcase and leather suitcase made of [[Hippo Leather|hippopotamus leather]] | + | ''Camping leather suitcase and leather suitcase made of [[Hippo Leather|hippopotamus leather]] from Sams & Son.''<br></p> |
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Revision as of 08:04, 2 May 2015
The history of the production of leather suitcases is closely related to the history of the automobile and the aviation. With the growing mobility of wider sections of the population since the beginning of the 20th century there was an increasing need for lighter luggage to carry yourself. Before, only rich people could afford traveling. Leather chests were used for luggage and the house staff carried the heavy chests.
Old leather suitcases with lots of patina.
Old leather suitcases were produced of wood, metal and waxed leather. Normally cow hide was used and very rarely crocodile leather or pigskin, which is more widespread now.
Nowadays, simple leather suitcase costs 350 to 400 €. Better quality and larger models can cost 400 to 800 €. Luxury suitcases or exotic leather suitcases can cost above 1,000 €. Hand-stitched suitcases from renowned manufacturers can exceed the price of 10,000 €.
Beautiful selection at Sams & Son.
A popular brand from the high-end segment with a long tradition in the suitcase production.
Suitcases for cars and motorcycles.
Suitcases and handbags made of crocodile leather from Sams & Son.
Camping leather suitcase and leather suitcase made of hippopotamus leather from Sams & Son.
Peculiarity of this leather suitcases: The leather was seamlessly molded into suitcase forms (from Sams & Son).
Typical pigskin suitcase from South America.
New suitcases made of vegetable-tanned leather from www.newold.es from Spain.
=Videos about the production of leather luggage
The production of leather luggage in the leather workshop.
Additional information
- Leather chest
- Leather bags
- Leather handbags
- Doctor's bag
- Saddlebag
- Leather accessories
- Leather goods
Detailed instructions for cleaning, repair and maintenance of leather handbags and leather luggage
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