Vanity Case | Types | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Vanity Case
gold, enamel, diamonds, mirrored plate glass.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.36

Vanity Case
enamel, lapis lazuli, gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, platinum, mirrored....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.35

This object was made by Tiffany and Co..

Vanity Case, Buddha

Vanity Case, Buddha
guilloché enamel, carved jadeite, diamonds, cabochon sapphire, enamel,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.32

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity Case, Putto and Lady

Vanity Case, Putto and Lady
frosted rock crystal, rose-cut diamonds, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.30

Vanity Case, Imperial Door

Vanity Case, Imperial Door
red and black lacquer, carved onyx, coral, diamonds, mirrored plate glass,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.29

Vanity Case
lapis lazuli, enamel, diamonds, mirror, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.26

Vanity Case
enamel, french-cut and baguette diamonds, mirrored plate glass, gold,platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.23

Vanity Case, Persian

Vanity Case, Persian
enamel, diamonds, carved jadeite, rose-cut diamonds, 18-karat gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.22

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity Case
enamel, rose-cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, calibré-cut....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.20

A vanity case fabricated from green aventurine stone into a rectangular form with rounded corners in a horizontal orientation with sides and front edges created in black enamel with a narrow gold line bordering the aventurine. Black enamel is also used as a ground material for an ornate banner-like form with a straight faceted diamond edge that functions as the pole for the banner to hang. Straight side edges embellished with diamonds descend to the middle point of the front then descend to meet equally in the center almost to the edge into a wide angle, similar to the design of an envelope flap. To add to the banner-like idea are numerous triangular faceted diamond forms, seven on each side of the angle or flap, creating an interesting zigzag design against the black enamel. The content of the banner consists of a floral scene with luscious carvings of three red-orange coral poppy flowers cushioned in a bed of carved green jadeite leaves. Oval cabochon sapphires are clustered about in between the leaves. Accents of purple flat unfaceted amethysts are surrounding a round centered faceted diamond on each poppy and a short diamond clasp or thumbpiece in a short line occupies the central space on the opening side. This vanity case could fit into the palm of your hand and it would feel cold to the touch, as well as be heavy from the aventurine stone. The photograph captures the object displaying the front, left side and bottom with a cast shadow and reflection against a white surface and ground.

Vanity Case, Poppy, ca. 1928
aventurine, enamel, coral, amethyst, diamonds, jadeite, sapphires, yellow....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.2

Vanity Case
red and black lacquer, black and green enamel, diamonds, gold, platinum.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.19

Vanity Case, Amber and Snakeskin

Vanity Case, Amber and Snakeskin
amber-covered snakeskin, amethyst, lapis lazuli, rubies, jadeite, diamonds,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.18

Vanity Case, Giardinetto

Vanity Case, Giardinetto
enamel, round and baguette diamonds, mirrored plate glass.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.17

Vanity Case, Cloud

Vanity Case, Cloud
gold, lacquer, platinum, diamonds, seed pearls, writing tablet and clip,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.16

Vanity Case, Floral Sash

Vanity Case, Floral Sash
enamel, cabochon sapphires, gold, mirrored plate glass.
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.12

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity Case, Dragon and the Pearl

Vanity Case, Dragon and the Pearl
gold, malachite, mother-of-pearl, cabochon ruby, diamonds, enamel, carved....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.11

There are 2 images of this object.

Vanity Case, Koi

Vanity Case, Koi
enamel, cabochon rubies, rose-cut diamonds, mount of 18-karat gold, mirrored....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.10

Vanity Case, Putti

Vanity Case, Putti
engraved mother-of-pearl, round diamonds, rock crystal, enamel, gold,....
Lent by Private Collection.
13.2016.1