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atomizer

Object NameAtomizer

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass, Metal, Rubber, Cord

Datedesigned in 1920

Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville

TechniqueMold-blown, acid-etched, assembled

SizeOverall H: 22.2 cm, W: about 10.3 cm; (a) Bottle H: 14.8 cm, Diam (max): 9.1 cm; (b and c) Metal Atomizer and Rubber Squeeze Bulb H: 20.6 cm, W: 8.4 cm, D: 3.3 cm

Accession Number2011.3.399

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass

Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)

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Physical DescriptionAtomizer, "Sirènes (Mermaids)". Colorless glass, metal, rubber, orangish-gold cord; mold-blown, acid-etched, assembled. (a) Glass bottle with matte finish. Exterior decorated with nude female mythical figures with fins in place of legs. Threaded metal cap fixed to top. (b) Metal atomizer with glass tube. (c) Rubber squeeze bulb covered in orangish-gold cord netting.
Provenance

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09