Circa 1970s, manufactured by The French Company under special license for Louis Vuitton and retailed through Saks Fifth Avenue, the bag designed as a folding garment carrier composed of monogram canvas and trimmed in caramel colored leather, the outside with two lock closures including a lock to the separate outer compartment and a lock for the hanger of the bag, the hanger covered embossed in gilt with monogram "R.B.", the top of the bag set with a metal plaque engraved "Saks Fifth Avenue," the bags interior bearing the proper markings for French Company for Louis Vuitton and lined in original dark brown cotton fabric.

approximately 38 x 23 in. (hanging)

Due to the increasing demand for Louis Vuitton productst in the United States by the 1970s, Louis Vuitton contracted out the French Company, an American based firm, to produce Louis Vuitton luggage and handbags under special license within the United States and sell them through high end department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. This partnership lasted until the early 1990's.

In good condition overall but with definite wear particularly to the caramel colored trim most apparent on the two bottom corners (although still sound), the interior having a slight musty odor; the bag presents well with a nice patina and is ready for another life of travel.

$200 - 400