What is the difference between a briefcase and an attache case?

A briefcase was first used by employees in the legal business, to carry and organize briefs. It typically features one compartment inside, with a variety of organizational pockets. An attache case is a compact case that typically features two compartments inside. It was originally used by a member of an ambassador’s staff. Shop a wide collection of vintage and contemporary briefcases and attache cases on 1stDibs.

What is a Saint Laurent briefcase lock made of?

Saint Laurent briefcase locks are made of solid brass. They are functional as long as you still have the key that goes with them. Shop a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

1930s Briefcase

1930s Deluxe Leather Suitcase or Business Case with Realistic Alligator Pattern

Located in Lisse, NL

Practical size and fine looking briefcase for the urban professionals. This wonderful and slim

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1930s Deluxe Leather Suitcase or Business Case with Realistic Alligator Pattern

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H 13 in W 18 in D 4 in

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Brighton Come Down London Seaside Resort

Located in London, GB

briefcases, families with children running and a man carrying a sports golf bag, the rest of the text on the

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Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Brighton Come Down London Seaside Resort

H 40.56 in W 50.01 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Brighton Come Down London Seaside Resort

Located in London, GB

briefcases, families with children running and a man carrying a sports golf bag, the rest of the text on the

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Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Brighton Come Down London Seaside Resort, 1930s

H 40.56 in W 50.01 in

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Exquisite Hermes Paris Black Box Leather Toiletry Case Grooming Kit 1930s

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, it sparks red—the color of Burgundy wine. Crafted in solid 14k yellow gold in the 1930s, this ring

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Questions About 1930s Briefcase

What is the difference between a briefcase and an attache case?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A briefcase was first used by employees in the legal business, to carry and organize briefs. It typically features one compartment inside, with a variety of organizational pockets. An attache case is a compact case that typically features two compartments inside. It was originally used by a member of an ambassador’s staff. Shop a wide collection of vintage and contemporary briefcases and attache cases on 1stDibs.
What is a Saint Laurent briefcase lock made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Saint Laurent briefcase locks are made of solid brass. They are functional as long as you still have the key that goes with them. Shop a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.