Lacquered Dresser Set

early - mid 20th century

A LACQUERED DRESSER SET (American, early-mid 20th century), the set is composed of a large rectangular box and lid, a large hair brush, a large clothing brush, a small clothing brush, and a small hair brush. Each piece in the set is inset with a small brass medallion inscribed with the monogram "GCV" for Gertrude Conway Vanderbilt (American, 1901-1978), the wife of Harold S. Vanderbilt.

American

lacquer

brass

rectangular box and lid: 1 ½” x 12 ¼” x 3 ¾”

large hair brush: 1 ½” x 8 ½” x 2 ½”

small hair brush: 1 1/2” x 7 ¼” x 1 ½”

large clothing brush: 1 ½” x 6 ¼” x 1 5/8”

small clothing brush: 1 ½” x 6” x 1”

Bequest of Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt.

PSNC.224.1a-b - .6