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Covered powder box

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican | English

Dateca. 1925

MediumPressed glass | Silver

DimensionsOverall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (9.8 x 9.8 cm)

InscribedMarked rim of lid: "STERLING".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.1075

Not on view

DescriptionPowder box and cover. BOX: Of pressed, cast and cut colorless glass. Square with chamfered corners. Each side is engraved with triple graduated matte zigzag from top right corner. Ground and polished flat bottom. COVER: Of "sterling" silver. Flat, octagonal cover partially enameled in three shades of green and black in a zigzag and cubic design.