$5,000
Swan Cardini’s Steamer Trunk. St. Louis, Herkert & Meisel, ca. 1933. Rugged black theatrical steamer trunk with built-in wardrobe, ironing board, and chest of drawers. The interior of the trunk is filled with clothing and accessories owned and worn by Swan Cardini, some in performances on cruise ships later in her career. These articles include shirtfronts, costumes, stockings, gloves, sequined evening gown, eyeglasses, and dozens of other personal artifacts. The exterior is festooned with luggage and hotel labels, several of them hand-addressed by Swan or her husband, Cardini. The words “CARDINI/Theatre” have been stenciled on top of the trunk in white letters. 25 x 23 x 42 ½”. With keys.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-04-06
