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Location August 1942: Rout-Rosenthal & Co. Rout-RosenthalCo This display ad on page 65 of the August 1936 Luggage and Leather Goods points department store buyers to the company's display at the 1936 August Fashion Accessories Show. ![]() Two unusual shapes illustrate the innovative designs offered by LaFrance for Fall 1947. The Stradivarius has a Surreal quality and the contour of the Pendant is quite distinctive. (July 1947 Handbags Illustrated, page 21) ![]() Hand stenciled fabrics in Egyptian and Siamese designs were the rage for Spring 1955. This travel vanity by La France exhibits the Siam type to great advantage. (January 1955 Handbags & Accessories, page 53) ![]() Bags for Spring 1956 were presented on January 3, 1956 by agreement as a member of the National Authority for the Ladies Handbag Industry. 1956NationalAuthorityMembers E00131: The quiet dignity of this beautiful Brown wool handbag by La France is sparked by a remarkable embroidered floral trim on the long lift-up latch. The pristine brown satin interior is fitted with a large metal zip pocket, one open pocket and a comb pocket. Excellent condition, inside and out. Measures 8 x 1 x 9 1/2 “ with a 13” handle. Sold in 2005 for $45 ![]() Categories: Makers |