When talking about portmanteau and specifically, luggage, in class, the image that came up for me was my Grandmother's old traveling trunk. She had found it in a house in Iowa where we lived when I was little. It was so much larger than anything she would ever need she sold it at a garage sale for something like $30. In hindsight it was probably work $300 or more. It was one of those old-time steamer trunks. Like this:
I also remember this type of trunk from one of the Harry Potter movies, one of the professors had a trunk like this and when he waved his wand, all the objects jumped into place and the trunk snapped shut.
While this is the image I have, it seems that the more prevalent design of portmanteau luggage is something smaller, like a small carry-on or purse. Something like this:
The image is from a auction house/preservation society specializing in handbags.
Brown Cylindrical Leather bag in portmanteau style with double briefcase handles.The subtle shading around the edges and decorative strapping accentuate the contours. The black faille interior is divided down the center by a metal zip pocket and open pocket combination built into the fabric side gussets.The side gussets are solidly riveted into the body of the bag. Slight oxidation of the metal frame but otherwise this handsome bag is flawless. It once carried a makers label but all that remains is a suggestion of adhesive. Measures 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/2”.
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