Vintage Villa d'Este Hotel Lake Como Italy Framed Luggage Label
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Opening its doors in 1873, Villa d’Este stands among the most storied hotels in the world. Originally a 16th-century royal residence, it overlooks the calm waters of Lake Como—a setting long associated with European aristocracy and refined leisure. Over the decades, the hotel has welcomed an international clientele, from Hollywood figures to cultural icons. Guests have included Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, while Stanley Tucci has notably described it as a favorite retreat. In 1925, Alfred Hitchcock chose the property as a filming location for The Pleasure Garden, adding to its layered cultural history. Today, Villa d’Este remains a defining presence on Lake Como.
Originally affixed to steamer trunks and suitcases, luggage labels were subtle markers of status—signaling where one had traveled and, more importantly, where one had stayed. Today, they remain among the most collectible artifacts of early luxury travel.
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- Vintage Villa d'Este Hotel Lake Como Italy framed luggage label
- Luggage label reads: "Lac de Como Cernobbio Grand Hotel Villa d'Este"
- Luggage label set against black matte with black frame.
- Approximate Dimensions: 7.25" x 6" x 1/2"D (frame); 4.75" x 3.5" (luggage label)
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