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The Shwayder brothers stand on a "Samson"ite suitcase

The five Shwayder brothers stand on a board that is balanced on a Samsonite suitcase to demonstrate the strength of the suitcase.  Jesse Shwayder is pictured second from the right. Other Shwayder brothers are: Mark, Maurice, Benjamin and Solomon. The Shwayder brothers owned Shwayder Trunk Company, which later became known as the Samsonite Corporation.  The photograph was used to advertise Samsonite luggage.

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Images of Pioneer Jewish Families Material Culture Collection © 2000, The University of Denver Last Updated: October 2001