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Compact

(American, 1878–1972)
about 1915–35
Object PlaceNew York, New York, USA
Medium/TechniquePlated gold, star sapphire, mirror
DimensionsHeight x length: 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (1.9 x 6.7 x 6.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Joan Bamberger Goodheart in memory of Matilda Block Bamberger
Accession number2011.1863
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
Collections
InscriptionsEngraved around top edge of compact: "MATILDA BLOCH BAMBERGER"
ProvenanceAbout 1915-1935, made by the artist for her friend, Matilda Bloch Bamberger (New York, NY, d. 1951); given by Matilda Bloch Bamberger to her son, L. Richard Bamberger (New York, NY); about 1970, given by L. Richard Bamberger to his daughter, Joan Bamberger (Watertown, MA); 2011, gift of Joan Bamberger to the MFA. (Accession date: October 26, 2011)
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