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William and Sarah would create the "Osilite" trunk. Keeping in line with the utility and luxury aspect of the brand, this trunk employed the use of pressurized wood to create lightweight trunks that could withstand the rougher conditions of the automobile and flight travel. These cases were widely used by wealthy immigrants to
America and were a popular early flight case and was used on the
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Tassenmuseum. The company marketed several leather “hand bags” for women, predating the first use of the word “handbag” by around 30 years. These bags were advertised to women in magazines as early as 1868. H.J. Cave's handbags were sold alongside other accessories for men and women, which was uncommon at the time as companies typically focused on one gender.
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to the Queen, and later
Princess Victoria. Following the death of Harriet, H.J. Cave was conferred to her son, William, and his wife Sarah, who would release the “Osilite” trunk as the demand for lightweight trunks increased following the adoption of automobile and flight travel. Following a decline
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After the death of
Harriet, the company was passed to heirs William and Sarah Cave. At the turn of the 20th century, the company would undergo structural changes including an increased focus on participation at World Fairs and new product developments. As travel shifted from railway to automobiles,
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were lightweight waterproofed canvas or leather wicker trunks that swapped heavier wood for wicker baskets. The company produced several bespoke handbags in 1841, considered by some as the first modern leather handbags. The most notable of which was for Samuel
Parkinson's wife, which currently
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in 1856. At this location, H.J. Cave increased their product range to include more variations of their travel goods, including expanding trunks, travel bags and handbags. Shortly thereafter, Harriet moved premises to 40 Wigmore Street, which was designed by
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The company was established in 1839 by sole-proprietor
Harriet Jane Cave creating railway baskets and leather trunks. In 1856 Harriet began expanding the company to include a range of products including trunks, travel-bags, wickerworks, and portmanteaus.
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H.J. Cave & Sons, Manufacturers of
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in production after WWII, the company fell into a period of dormancy. Over the years, the company changed hands several times, and was formally reintroduced in the early 2000s and subsequently sold to foreign owners.
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is a London-based fashion house specialising in luxury leather accessories. Founded in 1839 by
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At 40 Wigmore, H.J. Cave would begin to garner a reputation for high end leather work. This would lead to H.J. Cave's honorable mention at the
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and leather travel bags. H.J. Cave was well known for their railway baskets, as it provided a lighter alternative to the solid leather trunks.
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for "articles de voyage," and an honorable mention in London 1874. Soon after, H.J. Cave was awarded the
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items. In 2021, H.J. Cave was sold to foreign owners and continues to sell products on a bespoke basis.
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