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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Vanity case
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Vanity case

CultureFrench
Dateca. 1925
MediumSilver | Gold | Sapphires | Fabric
DimensionsOverall: 3/4 x 6 x 4 1/2 in. (1.9 x 15.2 x 11.4 cm)
Inscribednone
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., in memory of his mother, Della Viola Forker Chrysler
Object number82.4
Not on view
DescriptionPlain rectangular silver case with gold catch set with sapphires. Interior equipped with mirror, cigarette compartment, coin purse (silk gros grain), lipstick holder, cigarette lighter, note pad and pencil, compact and comb. Vanity fits into a carrying case covered in white on white brocade.

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