Object Details
Producer
Linzeler et Marchak, French
Maker
Vladimir Makovsky, French, born Russia (1884-1966)
Manufacturer
Strauss, Allard & Meyer, French, active 1920-35
Description
Vanity case in red enamel, the central panel with a hardstone and tinted mother-of-pearl mosaic, the panel is outlined in calligraphy-like stylized black enamel lines that overlap at the corners, the edges of the case are decorated in purple, red, and black enamel accented with round diamonds, with a diamond-set button clasp; interior with fitted mirror, two compartments, and lipstick holder
Credit Line
Lent by Private Collection
Date
ca. 1925
Accession Number
13.2016.51
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
containers
Exhibitions
Object Name
Vanity Case
Type
Vanity Case
Medium
Enamel, hardstone, mother-of-pearl, round and other diamonds, gold, platinum, mirrored plate glass
Dimensions
L x W x D: 9.5 × 5.3 × 1.2 cm (3 3/4 × 2 1/16 × 1/2 in.)
made in
France
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_13.2016.51