Cigarette box
The luxurious unconventional materials and intricate geometric design elements of this cigarette case make it iconic of 1920s French Art Deco. In addition to their practical use, to carry cigarettes, the cigarette box is a fashion accessory. The striking lacquer work of red, paired with the bands of eggshell and solid black lacquer, make this case an eye-catching smoking accessory.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cigarette box
- Designer: Unknown (French)
- Date: ca. 1920–40
- Medium: Lacquer and eggshell
- Dimensions: 1/4 × 6 1/8 × 4 1/2 in. (0.6 × 15.6 × 11.4 cm)
- Classification: Silver
- Credit Line: Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.54.52
- Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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