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NOW-BETTER THAN EVER!

We've improved these cases-made them stronger, easier

to use ... and they're still at the same low prices

frame is one solid piece formed by

molding 3 plies of wood together.

Rounded corners- no old fashioned

cor–

ners that break, come unglued. 3-ply top,

bottom complete the all-wood box.

Bumper binding wards

off jolts. Scuff·

resistant vinyl plastic

is welded into

one

smoo.th

p iece.

Another 4-STAR Feature! Here's

why.

New factory lay–

out, new machinery, careful cost analysis and year

around production resulted in great savings. You get

them in our low prices. \Ve studied, compared luggage

. . . checked to see what features travelers wanted most.

The result-convenient durable luggage at low prices.

Improved features make them better tho n ever!

3-ply

wood valence adds strength; makes cases easier to open

dose. Padded, quilted bottoms. These fea1ures usually

found only

hil{h-priced luggage. \\lardrobe has at–

tractive ruffied elastic currain, Improved mirror

Train case

ha:s

nC\\o',

sman-looking

plastic

frame.

Thoroughly tested in our laboratories. \.Ve

~an~ed

these

cases around in tests far more brutal than actual travel.

They passed every test, exceeded Bureau of Standards

construction

recommendations.~

Our moat popular luggage set-now includes new,

compact 18-in. overnight bag Smooth covers im–

pregnated with vinyl plastic resist

fadin~,

nicks, scuffs,

stains. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. G leaming solid

brass hardware and handle trim.

stop hinges.

Lined in costly harmonizing fabrics. Train case has

washable plastic lining, cosmetic tray,

lid

mirror.

Other cases lined with iridescent ravon satin.

Stale

color

coppertonc (reddish brown), lan·, green or blue.

Type of

Cose Size linchesl \Shpg.

wt.!

Cotelog No. Price

(F) Train

14x10 x7V2

7 lbs..6N09151 ME $11.00

(E)

Overniter 18x12 x6

7 lbs. 6N091 SOME 11.00

(D)

Weekend 21x13¥.x63.4

8 lbs. 6N09152ME 13.30

(B)

Pullman 26x16 x8V2112 lbs. '6N09153LME 16.95

(C)

Hanger 21x18 x8V2 13 lbs. 6N09154LME 18:95

(A)

Fortniter 29x20 x8V2 16 lbs. 6N09155LME 24.95

Personalize your luggage with

C. Higgins 1Uorwgrams

Just stick them on. Distinctive brass initials are as easy to apply as

adhesive tape. Adhere-permanently to wood, metal, cloth, plastic,

leather. Shipping weight each

ounce.

9000--Print initials, stat< quantity

<ach.

. .

Each

IOC

Better than ever ... still at the same low prices

Our Finest

Higgins Ladies' Cases. Wonderful, luxu–

rious luggage ... al very low prices. Made with our

best box-- 1-picce, 3-ply molded basswood frame with

3-ply basswood sides, Heavy

2·ply

canvas rover is

im–

rregnatt'd with pyroxylin plaslic. \.Von't cra<'k, scuff

or chip. \damp

doth washes

din away

easily.

Tested in our laboratory against every type of travel

abuse. these cases kept their toughness, beauty.

Here's how we made them better. Rayon-satin linings,

the most expensive used in J11ggage. New pocket ar–

rangement in Pullmans and \\feekend.

elastic shirred

pockets in

'lid,

two in body. Improved train case has a

new adjustahle easel-type lid mirror, 2 cosmetic bottles

included. Plastic loop strap holds bottles snugly.

Train case also has cosmetic tray, washable Keratol

lining.

New

larger runner-type s111ds.

Long bound with bumper-style bindings of top–

grain cowhide that cushion against shocks. Top-grain

cowhide handles. 29-in, Pullman has covered tray.

Zipper cosmetic bag snaps into place in \\Teekend and

26-in. Pullman. Lined in washable plastic, it has satin.

outer cover.

Stale color:

tan tweed with coppertone

bindings, handles, brown linings and solid brass hard–

ware or

blue

tweed with blue bindings, handles, linings

and chrome-plated solid brass hardware.

Type

of Case

Size

Shipping

Catalog

Price

llnchesl

weight

Number

(R)

Train

14x 8!4x8

7 lbs. i6N9161 ME

$18.95

(P) Weekend 21x13

3/.

x6¥.

8 lbs. 6N09162ME 18.95

(M)

Pullman 26xl5V,.8

3/.

12 lbs. 6N09163LME 28.95

IN)

Hanger 21xl8

xt)V2

13 lbs. '6N09164LME 31.95

(l) Pullman

29xl7V>X9

20 lbs. 6N09166LME 34.70

Bright, colorful cases with vinyl-impregnated covers

Inexpensive

C. Higgins cases, yet they have the fash–

ionable appearance of much higher-priced luggage.

Lowest prices we've uen

for cases with this construction.

3-ply frame molded into

solid piece and 3-ply sides

make box strong, light. Tested in our laboratory

against every type of travel abuse. They passed every

test-exceeded Bureau of Standards recommenda–

tions for luggage construction.

Vinyl plastic.impregnated covers look like expensive

linen covers. Resist scuffs, scratches, dirt and grease.

Clean with damp cloth. Beautiful, white bindings of

calf-grained vinyl plastic resist scuffing. Brass-plated

lightweight

C. Higgins Travel Bags are easy to pack.

Bags fold in half, ends fasten together. Ideal for air,

auto tra\•el. Hang up in back of car ... out of way.

Zipper opens bag wide. You can pack clothes without

squeezing them in through narrow opening.

4~-in.

side gussets give extra capacity. Strong metal frames

usually found only on higber-priced nylon and canvas

bags. All have arm loop handles, outside hanger hooks.

[!}

Colorful Plaid Travel Bags. Scuff-proof, heavy-

gauge vinyl plastic covers. Men's is masculine

maroon plaid; ladies', red and blue plaid.

N 9323E- Men's. 42x22x4V. in. Shpg. wt. 2 lbs.$4.98

N 9324E-Lodies'. 54x22x4H in. Shpg. wt. 3 lbs.

6.50

IT]

Heavy

Drill

Travel Bag. Rubberized inside to repel

water. Vinyl plastic handle, binding, trim. r..1cn's

brown with tan trim; ladies' blue with red.

N 9304E-Men's. 39x22x4V. in. Shpg. wt. 4 lbs. $6.98

N 9305E- Lodies'. 54x22x4H in. Shpg. wt. 5 lbs. 8.98

finest Travel Bag. Strong, handsome. nylon. Rub-

berized inside to repel water. Convenient zipper

accessory pocket. Vinyl plastic binding, trim. Name

plate. Deep rich wine color. Saddle tan trim.

6N9308ME- Men's.39x22x4V. in.Wt.3lhs.

2 oz. $ 11.98

6N9309ME- Lodies". 54x22x4V. in. Wt.4lbs.1 2 oz. 14.98

steel hardware. Bottom studs. Weekend nests inside

Pullman to save storage space. Plastic handles. 3 stop

hinges. Elastic shirred pockets. Padded bottoms.

Hanger, Pullman and \Veekend lined in gorgeous

maroon rayon-taffeta. Train case has washable plas–

tic lining, lid mirror. Prices include tax.

State color

maroon or medium brown. \'Vhite

bindin~s.

Type

of Cr-se Size linchesl

Shpg. wt.

Cot. No.

Price

(K) ·Troin

14xl0

!12

7 lbs. 6N09181ME $8.85

(H)

Weekend 2lxl3:Y.x6

3/.

8 lbs. 6N09182ME

9.95

(J)

Pullman 26x16 x6V, 10 lbs. 6N09183LME 12.95

(G)

Hanger 21x18 x8V2 13 lbs. 6N09184LME 15.95

New Streamlined Overnite Case. Smartly styled

with tapered sides. Fiber covers impregnated with

vinyl plastic. Wood frame. Scuff-proof molded vinyl

plastic bindings. Brass-plated set-in locks. Vinyl-coated

fiber lining.

Color:

saddle tan.

6N09255ME- 18xllx6 in. Shpg. wt. 4 lbs... $5.98

{R]

Matching Train Case. Has lid mirror, plastic cos-

metic tray.

Color:

saddle tan.

6N9251ME-ll~x9x6%:

in. Shpg. wt. 6 lbs. $3.99

IYJ

Plastic-coded Train Case. New lizigator-grained

cover of plastic-coated fiber. Wood frame. Lid

mirror.

Slate color

red, brown or blue.

N 9274E- !OV.x7x6U in. Shpg. wt. 3 lbs... $2.98

New Vanity Case. Vinyl-coated cover. Lizigator

grained. Lid mirror. Washable plastic-coated cloth

lining. Sohd brass locks.

Slate

red, brown, blue.

9250E-13Hx10x5~

in. Shpg. wt. 4 lbs.. $5.98

Plaid Hat Boxes. Cotton gabardine. Gray rayon satin

lined. Zipper. Plastic handles, bindings, trims.

State

color

red plaid or green plaid.

fAlj\l

N 9353E- Large Size. 16Y,x6%x!S% in.

Elastic-shirred pocket. Shpg. wt. 4 lbs.. . $6.98

6N9354E- Small Size. (Not shown.)

x47"8x8%

in. No accessory pocket. Wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz.

3 .98

Train Cose

J.C.Higgins Streamlined Cases

Glossy covers, tapered sides

Sparkling luggage packed from top to bottom

with

high

quality features. Glossy vinyl plastic

covers resist scuffs, stains, scratches, grease, water.

Easy to clean. A damp cloth sweeps away dirt. All·

wood frame and 3-ply veneer tops and bottoms

ma.kc

a very strong all-wood box. Reinforced

corners increase strength.

Highly polished brass-pl atcd hardware. Post–

style handles. Retainer curtains, tie-tapes. Lined

with rich rayon fabric. Padded bottoms. Shirred

elastic pockets. Train

case has

full lid mirror, ad–

justable plastic loop strap to hold cosmetic j ars and

bottles. Weekend case

has

zipper cosmetic bag

with

washable plastic lining. Bag snaps into place.

Si~<t

and shipping wrights:

Train 12x9x7U in., 5 lbs.;

Weekend

21x14x7~

in., 8 lbs.: Pullman

24xl5x8~

in.,

lbs.; H anger

2lx17Ux8~

in., 11 lbs.

State

co/or

brown antique with top-grain cowhide bind–

ings-, handle; or natural (a creamy white) with nat–

ural color genuine

~awhide

bindings and handle.

Type of Cose

Natural

Brown

Price

Color

Antique

(EE} Train

6N9082ME

6N9089ME $14.95

(DD)

Weekend 6N09083ME 6N09090ME

14.95

(CC}

Pullman

6N09084LME 6N09091LME 18.95

(BB)

Hanger

6N09085LME 6N09092LME 25.95

Remember-20%

Federal Excise

Tax

ir includ«l in Sear,

luggage

prices. Our

pricer

thow what you actually pay.

Low-priced Matched Cases

Lowest prices we've seen for ladies' luggage of this

quality. Strong wood frames. Tough vinyl-im–

pregnated fiber covers. Brass-plated steel set-in

· Jocks. Weekend is

20~x13"1;x6'4:

in.; Pullman

26x15x7U in.

Stale color

cordovan brown or saddle

tan. Match cases (W) and

(X)

at left.

[ffi

N 09253ME-Pullm on. Shpg.

w t.

9 lbs. $6.99

6.N 09252ME- Weekend.

Shp~.

wt. 7 lbs.

5.99

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PA~E

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LADIES' LUGGAGE