Cosmetic Case
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Elinor Righter
(American, 1912 - 2001)
Mediumleather, metal, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Case (a), Closed): 12 3/8 × 10 1/2 × 6 5/8in. (31.4 × 26.7 × 16.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Nora Oakes Howard
Object number2017.41.164a-d
DescriptionSienna leather cosmetic case (a) with a leather handle and metal feet, latches and hardware owned by Elinor Righter. The interior of the case features a mirror, multiple compartments of varying sizes, and 3 glass bottles (b-d). The glass bottles are rectangular in shape with metal lids, the glass is fluted, and the metal lids are engraved, “ER” on the tops. The case shows signs of use, one of the hinges for the interior compartments at the left is broken.
Status
Not on view
Elinor Righter
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
