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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Compact
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Compact

Manufacturer Orahic
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1925
MediumEnamel | Silver | Marcasite
DimensionsOverall: 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (1.3 x 5.7 x 8.6 cm)
InscribedMarked on inside rouge cover: "Made in France Orahic". Monogram of "E/Mc/C".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2358
Not on view
DescriptionRectangular compact with two covered compartments on the inside for powder and rouge. Also, a removable lipstick container centered between two compartments. The plain black cover is set with an applied rectangular monogram formed of marcasite. The initials "E/Mc/C" are on the cover.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Elgin-American Manufacturing Company
ca. 1925
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
ca. 1925
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
ca. 1925
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Tiffany & Co.
1938-1942
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
ca. 1925
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
ca. 1925