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Why is it called box leather?

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Why is it called box leather?
Box leather is called that because of the person who made the material famous. English shoemaker Joseph Box gets credit for introducing chrome-tanned calfskin leather to the world during the late 19th century. Today, the leather is best known for being a favorite material of the French luxury fashion house of Hermès. Find a collection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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Hermes Kelly 32 Box leather Burgundy bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 32 sellier vintage in burgundy box leather with gold hardware. Recently relaunched
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1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm BRAND Hermès MODEL Kelly 20cm AGE 1993 GENDER
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in very good
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Kelly I 32 Retourne in Natural Box leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in
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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Serial Number: (U) Age (Circa): 1991
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2017 Kelly Ii Sellier 32 Cm Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès 2017 Kelly Ii Sellier 32 Cm Box Leather Bag. Pink. Twist lock
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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