Bag and Lipstick
ca. 1929 (made)
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The 1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris defined innovative designs and modern motifs, which were typified by a decisive geometry and an element of romantic figuration. Art Deco had a great influence on jewellery design, and companies such as Tiffany, Boucheron and Cartier made many small, expensive accessories that were related to the handbag, such as tiny vanity and cigarette cases. Many vanity cases took the form of a small cylinder, with chain and finger-ring, and attached lipstick case. This hinged 'dance' purse made of black plastic and diamanté conceals a lipstick inside a large silk tassel.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Plastic decorated with diamanté and silk, and brass |
| Brief description | Cylindrical evening bag made of plastic with a lipstick in a brass case, made by J.A.C., Great Britain, ca. 1929 |
| Physical description | Cylindrical evening bag made of black plastic and with a lipstick in a brass case. |
| Production type | Limited edition |
| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Girtin |
| Summary | The 1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris defined innovative designs and modern motifs, which were typified by a decisive geometry and an element of romantic figuration. Art Deco had a great influence on jewellery design, and companies such as Tiffany, Boucheron and Cartier made many small, expensive accessories that were related to the handbag, such as tiny vanity and cigarette cases. Many vanity cases took the form of a small cylinder, with chain and finger-ring, and attached lipstick case. This hinged 'dance' purse made of black plastic and diamanté conceals a lipstick inside a large silk tassel. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.30&A-1981 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2003 |
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