Martin Landau personal (2) vintage theatrical touring wardrobe trunks....

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Martin Landau personal (2) vintage theatrical touring wardrobe trunks. (ca. 1940s-1960s) Vintage original (2) large Crouch & Fitzgerald Fine Luggage, NY brand wardrobe steamer trunks constructed of wood, metal and composite materials. (1) measures 25 x 22 x 43 in. and (1) 23 x 43 x 25 in. Both feature handpainted lettering in red enamel, "The Landaus" on the top. With all original hardware including latches, hinges, trunk corners and studs as well as a leather carrying handles set between brass brackets at one end of each trunk. The Crouch & Fitzgerald company was established in New York in 1839. Both trunks were used by Martin Landau while on theatrical road tours and both retain an affixed, "Edward G. Robinson in 'Middle of the Night' National Road Tour" sticker with "The Landaus" handwritten in the space for "Property of". Exhibiting age and travel wear. The trunks remain unopened without keys to unlock them, so it's unknown if they retain any contents. In vintage good condition.

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