Title
Heart-shaped Scent Bottle
Creator
Date
c. 1880
Description
A heart-shaped scent bottle (French, c. 1880) made of silver with a gold wash interior. The hinged lid is decorated on both sides with flowerheads. Central musical trophies accent the body of the bottle while the whole is framed with an acanthus leaf vine.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
silver
gold wash
Extent
1.75" x 1.75"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Alletta Smith Cooper, 2003
Identifier
PSNC.10326a,b
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