1927 Hartmann Trunks 50th Anniversary Booklet Racine WI Rare Vintage Catalog

• Format: Softcover  Booklet

• Year: 1927

• Topic: Luggage, Travel, Advertising, Industrial History

• Publisher: Hartmann Trunk Company, Racine, Wisconsin

• Pages: 96

• Condition: Very Good – light edge wear, tight binding, clean interior.

• Features: Factory photos, patented valance & lock systems, founder portrait, 50-year timeline

Own a piece of American luggage history!

This original 1927 Hartmann Trunk Company 50th Anniversary commemorative booklet celebrates 50 years (1877–1927) of crafting the world’s finest travel trunks in Racine, Wisconsin.

Founded by Joseph S. Hartmann, the company became world-renowned for travel service with innovations like:

• Hartmann Interlocking Valances (patented solid trunk seal)

• Yale Cantilever Drawer Locking Device (one-key operation)

• Ball-Bearing Steel Rollers (first in luxury wardrobes)

• Deep Collar Panama Wardrobe Trunks – the choice of elite travelers

Highlights inside:

• Full-page factory photos (1920s Racine plant)

• Portrait of founder Joseph S. Hartmann

• Detailed drawings of patented hardware

• Company creed: “A pleased customer is the center of influence that makes business grow.”

• Gold-embossed cover medallion: 50th Year of Service 1877-1927

Condition:

Very well-preserved for nearly 100 years. Light corner wear, no tears or writing. Gold cover bright. Interior crisp and clean.

Perfect for:

• Vintage luggage collectors

• Hartmann trunk owners (restore or display)

• Wisconsin industrial history buffs

• Advertising & design enthusiasts

Ships fast & secure – packed in archival sleeve + rigid mailer.

100% original – NOT a reprint.

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