The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-04
TRUNKS and BAGS
FOR SUMNER TRIPS

nj is none too soon for prospective
summer tourists to glance over the
trunk and bag field. A number OF
novelties have been introduced into
such wares this spring. and certainly
the comfort and convenience of the
traveller have never been more care
fully conserved.
A noticeable feature of ali the new
trunks and bags is that they contain
any number of extremely light trays
and shelves, to which articles. both
large and small, may be securely fast
ened by means of many slender straps.
These trays are simply fiat pieces OF
strong pasteboard covered with linen
or silk to match the lining of the bag
or trunk, thus enabling the busy tray-
cling CT assisting maid to unpack
clothing in layers, and place it undis-
turbed on shelves or in drawers.
The bag fitted out with all necessary
toilet articles is no longer a fad. for 1t
has become indispensable to both men
and women who make trips at short
notice. 1t does away with the worry OF
remembering little things such as tooth
brush, mirror and razor strop, which
are so easily left behind in the rush OF
getting off. The weight Of such a bag
has been its chief objection, but the
new fittings are lightness itself.
Among small hand bags the June
bride, contemplating gray travelling hat
and gown, Will find a charming little
receptacle in silver gray leather lined
with white MORE silk. This is in the
shape of q Queen Anne roof. and con-
tains a small pasteboard tray covered
with white moire and holding brushes,
soap, puff. etc. in featherweight metal
cases with nickel finish.
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vogue. A wairus skin bag equipped
with toilet articles in gold cases deli
cately etched was recent gift to
wealthy bachelor who spends much or
his time between Paris and New York
Elephants hide is another black skin
which makes an extremely flexible and
handsome hand bag.
Dress suit cases are now built with
steel frames and have removable trays
for shirts. waists, etc. Even more use
full when only one piece of luggage is
to be used is the simpkin, which is the
same size as a suit case, with a piece
of flexible leather attached to one side.
This lies fat against the case when not
in use, or is extended by its accordion
leather folds to nearly the width OF the
case itself when 1t is filled
The traveller who carries but one or
two trunks will find a new design in a
wardrobe trunk decidedly practicable.
Its oblong case is the length Of a dress
skirt, and as 1t stands on end each side
opens out like cover the depth or
steamer trunk. leaving in the middle a
case of the same thickness. which holds
drawers OF different sizes The latter
are for shoes. hats and small Access
series. while the two side boxes have
many coat hangers attached at the top.
from which skirts or trousers may be
hung at full length. Each of these
covers is secured to the middle of the
box by two strong locks.
Trunks of ordinary shape and size
are covered with heavy tapestry in
brown or dust color, and are bound and
strapped with tanned cowhide fastened
by large brass headed nails. Cover
ings like thick steamer blankets in
striking plaids are also seen on some OF
the new trunks.