Object Details
Designer
Elsa Peretti, Italian, 1940-2021
Manufacturer
Max Factor, New York, New York, USA
For
Halston Enterprises, Inc.
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Irregular heart-shaped case with contoured lid; opens clam shell-style to reveal mirror on inside of lid and circular cake of flesh-toned face powder in base. Indented finger grip on rim edge at right near base of heart.
Credit Line
Gift of Halston Enterprises, Inc.
Date
1978
Accession Number
1978-123-2
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
metalwork
Decorative Arts
Powder compact
Medium
Silver-plated metal, mirror
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1.8 x 9.8 x 7.2 cm (11/16 x 3 7/8 x 2 13/16 in.)
made in
New York, New York, USA
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1978-123-2