Title
Compact
Creator
Date
c. 1950
Description
A gold rimmed glass-lidded compact case (Italian, c. 1950) by Gucci. The bombe glass lid encases glued feathers in the form of two red birds perched on a green branch. The base is made of glass and the interior is fitted with a conforming mirror and blush puff.
Cultural Origin
Italian
Medium
gold; glass; feathers
Extent
2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Meghan Kirwin, 2016.
Identifier
PSNC.14229
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