Luggage Rack Collection

Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939
Interior of a third class carriage compartment. This compartment was a non-corridor carriage and access was from an external door. This carriage was built in March 1939 to diagram D129

Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1933
Interior of a third class carriage compartment. This compartment was off of a corridor. Access was via a sliding door. This carriage was built in October 1933 to diagram D116

The Saloon of a London-Paris Aeroplane, 1927. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co, Limited, London & Melbourne, 1927]

Cabin of a De Havilland DH86B biplane, c1934 (c1937). View inside the cabin of a De Havilland DH86 Express airliner showing the ten seats upholstered in blue leather

First Class Travelling, 1864. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
First Class Travelling, 1864. Various Evolutions Performed by Mr. M Lankie, after the Eighth Hour of the Journey from Edinburgh to London, in the Vain Endeavour to Obtain Relief for his Legs

Innovations on Great Northern Railway Interior of new sleeping car 11 April 1922

MG MGA Roadster Britain

Women waiting in taxi in the early morning, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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"Travel in Style: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Luggage Racks" Stepping back in time, we find ourselves inside a Brake Third Carriage compartment from 1939, where passengers stored their belongings with elegance and sophistication. In the year 1933, another Brake Third Carriage compartment showcased how travelers organized their luggage during their journeys, highlighting the attention to detail even in this practical aspect. Imagine soaring through the skies on a London-Paris Aeroplane in 1927; within its saloon, passengers utilized innovative luggage racks to secure their belongings while enjoying a luxurious flight experience. The cabin of a De Havilland DH86B biplane from around 1934 or 1937 reveals yet another glimpse into history as travelers found clever ways to stow their bags amidst the excitement of aviation's golden age. Harking back to an era long gone by, an artist named Charles Samuel Keene captured first-class traveling in 1864 - showcasing not only opulent interiors but also intricate luggage rack designs that were truly ahead of their time. Flipping through pages from an Army and Navy Stores Catalogue dating back to 1939-40 transports us to an era when stylish and functional luggage racks were readily available for discerning customers seeking convenience during travel. Fast forward to more recent times - picture yourself cruising down scenic roads in a sleek MG MGA Roadster from Britain; its thoughtfully designed luggage rack adding both functionality and charm to your adventurous journey. Delving deeper into railway innovations, we discover the Great Northern Railway's interior design overhaul on April 11th, 1922 - introducing modernized sleeping cars complete with improved storage solutions like state-of-the-art luggage racks for weary travelers' comfort. 9 &10.