Posted 3 months ago
Yesteryear
(1 item)
Not for sale but would love to
Have information and value, belonged to grand parents-in-law, both of whom have been long gone now.
A French ladies travel bag, 1920’s | ||
| WhenIsraelbe…'s loves171 of 1926 |  |  |
Love the look
Hi, Yesteryear. :-)
Cute case. <3
Google Lens turned up exactly one twin at eBay. Unfortunately, the description doesn't really provide any provenance:
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This rare vintage carrying case is a true piece of history, hailing from the 1920s and boasting antique originality. It comes complete with a fascinating array of contents that tell a story of a bygone era. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage luggage and travel accessories, this piece is a true gem that is sure to impress. Whether you're using it to store your own personal items or simply displaying it as a conversation piece, this vintage carrying case is a must-have for any lover of the past.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/126195103534
IMO, the contents aren't all that fascinating. They seem to be crochet cotton thread balls, along with some crocheted cotton pieces.
I suspect that the case had been repurposed at some point, much as I might have done had I found in the the family attic, but then I did a lot of crocheting when I was younger. };-)
Google Lens turned up a lot of siblings and cousins, variously described as hatboxes, train cases, doll suitcases, etc.
There was one that Google Lens turned up on my phone that had an actual maker's name stamped into the leather binding. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find it again. When will I learn to email difficult finds like that to myself? :-(
Various vendors describe their siblings and cousins as being of 1920s vintage, so there's that. Dunno how that information fits with what you know about yours.
Yesteryear, FWIW, I refound that listing of a similar case with the maker stamped into the leather binding:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155696807370
Worcestor T&S Co. apparently is the Worcestor Tool & Stamp Company, long gone and even the company recycled.
I don't know if this relates to your case at all, because on closer examination, the binding on yours seems to be some kind of cloth. :-(
FYI, there is another twin or near twin on Pinterest, described as a child's purse:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/pin-auf-hand-bag-it--154107618492194549/