Name/Title
Rectangular Black and brass compact of the Martin family, c. 1940Entry/Object ID
2021.128.34Description
Acc. No. 21.128.34
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1940
Object: compact
Description: rectangular brass and black compact, when opened, displaying a pink pad with 'Bell' in fancy script in gold. Some pink powder remains.
Size: L 2 1/4" x W 3"
History of Object: Compact of one of the women of the Martin family, manufactured for or by the Bell company of 5th Avenue, New York.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Donation Date: 2016
Catalog Date: 12/11/2021