Estimated Production Era: September 1999 (Date Code: SP0979 / Made in France)
Description:
This is an authentic vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Montsouris GM Backpack in Brown. The largest model of the iconic Montsouris collection, this practical backpack is crafted of traditional Louis Vuitton Monogram coated canvas with a structured natural vachetta cowhide leather base, top grab ring, adjustable webbed canvas shoulder straps, front zippered pocket, and a top flap with a vachetta leather buckle closure.
The main flap opens over a leather drawstring top closure to a spacious brown canvas fabric-lined interior complete with an interior slip wall pocket, D-ring clasp, heat stamp reading "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS made in France", and date code SP0979 stamped on the inner leather tab anchor.
Exterior: Moderate vintage wear; Monogram canvas body remains firm and intact; natural vachetta leather base displays heavy honey-to-amber patina, prominent water staining, dark scuffs, and edge rubbing; upper rim vachetta piping shows noticeable surface cracking, fraying, and exposed inner piping near the side fold edges; top flap buckle and drawstring show creasing and surface drying.
Interior: Clean brown canvas interior lining showing light pre-owned wear and minimal dust/lint.
Hardware: Surface scratches, tarnish, and brass patina on the buckle, front zipper pull, and strap rings.
Odor: Faint vintage storage odor.
Base Length: 12.25 in
Height: 15.00 in
Width: 5.25 in
Shoulder Strap Drop: 12.00 in – 15.50 in (Adjustable)
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Category: Backpack, Canvas, Louis Vuitton, Monogram, Montsouris, Vintage