New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Butterflies Nightlight

Manufacturer Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (French, 1885-1953)

Dateca. 1924

MediumGlass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number71.6519

Terms

Colorless
Mauve
Brick red
Black
Green

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On view

DescriptionNight lamp with perfume burner. Pate-de-verre ovoid shape; clear and mauve background and with stylized butterfly and daisy design. Butterflies of brick red and black and some green around the luggage color daisy with hole in middle on other daisies. The shade fits into a metal (iron?) ring base on three small round feet with fixture for light raising from center and with a "halo"-type ring which comes from center, to hold a clear, frosted glass cap 1.375" wide which is to hold the perfume.

Label TextGabriel Argy-Rousseau French, 1885—1953 Butterflies Nightlight, ca. 1924 Pâte de verre with metal Gift of Jean Outland Chrysler 71.6519