Cream and burgundy suitcase
Cream and burgundy suitcase, appears to be made of leather. Brass closeures, and plastic/bakelight handle. Inside is a burgundy satin type lining that is losing its color – starting to look brown. Metal framework to help keep clothes in place, and 3 side pockets. Comes with a Durabilt label and 2 keys. Made by Durabilt Luggage Ltd, Vancouver, B.C. Style 621 – 42 A. Has a travel label on the outside that states Burr – a well known family name in Princeton.
Throughout its more than 100 years, the complex at the corner West 17th Avenue and Ontario Street has evolved from a dairy to other industrial uses such a luggage factory, In 1946, the complex was bought by the Izen family to serve as the Vancouver location of its Durabilt luggage manufacturing firm in Seattle.