Lot # 40 - Vintage Stratoway Suitcase Pair- Northwestern Luggage Co. Seattle, WA

Northwestern Luggage Company (Stratoway Brand), a notable Seattle-based manufacturer from the mid-20th century.

  • Design: Features a distinctive cream and tan textured tweed-style exterior with reinforced brown piping and sturdy carrying handles.

  • Construction: Hard-sided "train case" style builds with metal flip-latches. The interiors are lined with a complementary fabric, typical of high-quality luggage from this era.

  • Local Provenance: A great find for collectors of Seattle memorabilia or aviation-era travel gear.

  • Specifications & Dimensions

    • Large Suitcase: 21" x 8.5" x 19"

    • Small Suitcase: 18" x 13" x 6.5"

    • Function: The smaller case fits conveniently inside the larger one for easy storage.

    Condition

    Both pieces are in very good vintage condition. They show authentic "traveled" wear, including some scuffs to the piping and metal hardware patina, which adds to their mid-century charm. They've been stored in their own vinyl(?) cases to protect them when not in use. 

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    Opening Bid : $ 5.00
    Pickup Instructions: Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 am to 12:00pm CONTACT JESSICA 253-350-0864 for more details. Please bring your own packing supplies. If you would like to pickup alternate time, please let Jessica know- 253-350-0864. Deadline for items to be either shipped or picked up will be, March 25th.  For alternate pickups Jessica can make arrangements to pick up either from Lake Tapps or Sumner.
    Start Date/Time: 09-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
    End Date/Time: 16-Mar-2026 7:39:00 PM
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    Description :

    This lot features a handsome pair of Vintage Stratoway Nesting Suitcases, manufactured by the Northwestern Luggage Company right here in Seattle, WA. These mid-century travel pieces combine Pacific Northwest industrial history with a classic, rugged aesthetic.

    Product Highlights

    • Manufacturer: Northwestern Luggage Company (Stratoway Brand), a notable Seattle-based manufacturer from the mid-20th century.

    • Design: Features a distinctive cream and tan textured tweed-style exterior with reinforced brown piping and sturdy carrying handles.

    • Construction: Hard-sided "train case" style builds with metal flip-latches. The interiors are lined with a complementary fabric, typical of high-quality luggage from this era.

    • Local Provenance: A great find for collectors of Seattle memorabilia or aviation-era travel gear.

    Specifications & Dimensions

    • Large Suitcase: 21" x 8.5" x 19"

    • Small Suitcase: 18" x 13" x 6.5"

    • Function: The smaller case fits conveniently inside the larger one for easy storage.

    Condition

    Both pieces are in very good vintage condition. They show authentic "traveled" wear, including some scuffs to the piping and metal hardware patina, which adds to their mid-century charm. They've been stored in their own vinyl(?) cases to protect them when not in use. 


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