Case
Manufacturer
Tiffany & Co.
(American, 1907-1933)
CultureAmerican
Date1938-1942
MediumLeather | Brass
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 12 x 8 1/4 in. (6.4 x 30.5 x 20.9 cm)
InscribedThe case is stamped in gold with "Tiffany & Co. Makers New-York".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number84.1.1
DescriptionThis a rectangular black leather case with brass lock and keys, stamped in gold with "Tiffany & Co. Makers New-York." It is fitted to hold 14 toiletry articles of silver gilt. The case is lined in blue, watered silk. It is missing holders probably meant for a nail file and scissors. The following objects are fastened to the hinged lid: Cuticle Cutter (.2), Hand Mirror (.3), Buttonhook (.4), and Toothbrush Holder (.5). The following objects are in fitted compartments: Hairbursh (.6), Powder Box (.7), Shoe Horn (.8), Comb (.9), Soap Box (.10), Talc Bottle (.11), Perfume Bottles (.12, .13), Nail Buffer (.14), and Clothes Brush. The toiletry articles have a conjoned monogram: "DVC" for Della Viola Chrysler.
Exhibition History"Let's Go Shopping," Selden Arcade, Norfolk, VA, March 19 - June 8, 2013.
