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Elaine Kasket's avatar

We had these exact hard-sided brown Samsonsite cases! Blows my mind, like Jenny says, that this didn’t take off until the 70s. And no retractable handles until the 80s - madness.

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Beth Collier's avatar

Those brown Samsonite hard cases were the height of sophistication! 😉

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Lisa Brunette's avatar

Another illuminating story! I’ve loved every one. As a Gen Xer, I feel them hit just right. Keep up the great work!

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Beth Collier's avatar

Thank you, Lisa! You’ve made my day! 😀

And I promise there will be more Gen X-inspired stories to come!

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Chrissy Winkler's avatar

And I thought it was Samsonite! 😉

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Beth Collier's avatar

But now I know while all the ATA flight attendants had TravelPro bags!

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

Loved this Beth! Can’t believe this didn’t take off until the 70s xx

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Beth Collier's avatar

Thanks, Jenny! It’s wild to think Neil Armstrong would have had to carry his suitcase on the moon! 😉

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Jenny Hammerton's avatar

😱🌝🌔😂

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Mary Curry's avatar

We still have a disappearing milk bottle! :)

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