Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases. The Solid Construction Line

BUFFALO TRUNK MANUFACTURING CO., BUFFALO, NEW YORK]

Publication: J W Clement, Co, Printers, 1919, Buffalo

First edition. 16mo. 6 3/4" x 5" color, pictorial, stiff wrappers, 55 [1] pp., introduction, illustrated in black & white, terms of sale, mail orders. This is a scarce and nicely illustrated catalog promoting the travel bags, trunks, and suit cases built by the Buffalo Trunk Co., Buffalo, New York at the end of World War I. Founded originally in 1838, the company flourished with the growth and spread of railroad and canal traffic across the Northeast and New England. In 1901 they had constructed their new slow-burn masonry and wood factory to protect against industrial factory fires. The catalog includes enamel coated trunks with sheet metal, Duck canvas covered trunks, three-ply veneer trunks, leather satchels, and woven-fiber suit cases. Also provides a small list of accessories. Rear cover lightly soiled, minor rubbing to the front cover else a very good, bright copy.

Inventory Number: 49241