- Manufactured by
- Louis Vuitton Malletier, French, founded 1854
- Used by
- Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- leather and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 42 × 27 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (106.7 × 69.9 × 10.8 cm)
- Description
- A large, dark brown Louis Vuitton garment bag with light brown lining. The Louis Vuitton pattern is printed thoughout. There are XX compartments, with one long zipper running down the inside. The bag is fashioned to fold, clip closed, and carry with a handle that is also brown and can be found in the middle, opposite side of the long zipper.
- The Louis Vuitton garment bag was used by Ray Barretto.
- Classification
- Accessories and Personal Effects
- Movement
- Nuyorican Movement
- Type
- garment bags
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brandy and Chris Barretto, in memory of Ray Barretto
- Object number
- A2020.52.1.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Louis Vuitton
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




