Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.4.1-4 Photograph by Gavin Ashworth. © 2009 The Connect ...

Lipstick

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox (American, 1887 - 1968)

ManufacturerManufactured by Seaman Schepps

Date1930-1960

Medium14 karat gold set with blue-green fluorite

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter): 2 7/8 x 5/8in. (7.3 x 1.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman

Object number1986.214.4.3a,b

DescriptionTwo-piece refillable gold lipstick case with blue-green Fluorspar stone set in top. The case contains a lipstick that belonged to the original owner and is monogrammed "B. F. A." on the side. Stamped by the maker on the inside: "Seaman Schepps 14K".

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesMedium Note: Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF2. (Blakelock 11/18/2008)

Object Note: This piece belongs to a four-piece set of 14 karat gold items that would have been kept in a woman's handbag in the mid-twentieth century and includes a refillable cigarette lighter with lighter manufactured by Zippo, a refillable lipstick case, a refillable perfume bottle and a pocket mirror in case. All four were made by Seaman Schepps of New York and are set with Fluorspar stones. (Blakelock 11/8/2008)

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