Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Makeup Compact
Object Number:
2002.1.1600
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Glass, paper, metal
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This gold colored square metal compact opens on a hinge, has an interior mirror and holds face powder. On the lid is a paper label that with a photograph of men in tuxedos and women in gowns ballroom dancing with the caption "The Waltz/ by/ Arthur Murray Dancers". The inner powder cover is engraved "Presented by Arthur Murray".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
