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d'Orsay

Object NameLeather Case for Perfume Bottles

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromLeather, Ribbon, Wool, Metal

Datedesigned in 1920

TechniqueAssembled

SizeOverall L: 20.7 cm, W: 9.9 cm, D: 3.8 cm

Accession Number2011.3.409 D

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

Interpretive Notes

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Three bottles were sold as a boxed set by the trend-setting Alfred d’Orsay, a French dandy who rubbed shoulders with influential figures like Victor Hugo and the future emperor Napoleon III. A few similar sets survive, all with different fragrance selections, suggesting that customers were invited to mix-and-match their favorites. The clean lines of these bottles anticipate the iconic Chanel No. 5 bottle, released a year later.

Place Made

France, Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionLeather Case for Perfume Bottles, "D'Orsay". Dark reddish brown leather, red ribbon, wool, metal; assembled. Rectangular presentation box with hinged lid and fold-out front panel.
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