Vintage Luggage Label –

Casa Petrarca Pension, Venezia
1930s Art Deco Travel Ephemera

A beautiful and evocative vintage luggage label from Casa Petrarca Pension in Venice, featuring striking Art Deco–style typography and classic Venetian travel design. Labels like this were once affixed to the suitcases of well‑traveled tourists and were never meant to survive, making original examples increasingly scarce today.

Dating to the circa 1930s, this piece reflects the refined Art Deco aesthetic closely associated with Italian travel memorabilia of the period. The label highlights Casa Petrarca’s location near the Canal Grande in Venezia, capturing the glamour and romance of pre‑war European travel.

Casa Petrarca remains a highly regarded hotel in central Venice, situated between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, adding a compelling sense of historical continuity. The hotel’s name honors the renowned Italian poet Francesco Petrarca, and the building is traditionally associated with his time in Venice—making this label both culturally and visually significant.

Perfect for collectors of vintage luggage labels, European travel ephemera, Art Deco graphic design, or Italian history. Ideal for framing, display, scrapbooks, or as a refined decorative accent.

Details:

• Original vintage luggage label
• Hotel: Casa Petrarca Pension
• Location: Venice (Venezia), Italy 🇮🇹
• Period: Circa 1930s
• Style: Art Deco
• Material: Paper
• Size: Approx. 2" × 4"
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with original gum (see photos for details)
• Estimated Market Value: $20–30

A timeless and increasingly hard‑to‑find piece of Venetian travel history that instantly elevates any collection.

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