Zell Compact

Object/Artifact

-

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Zell Compact

Entry/Object ID

2003.8.9

Description

Silver and gold Zell cosmetic compact, with a gold leaf pattern on the top, and a geometric pattern on the bottom. Inside, there is a mirror on one side and a pink powder puff on the other side.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

The Zell Company

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1960

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Bottom of compact

Transcription

U.S.A.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Label

Location

On the ribbon of the puff

Transcription

Fifth Zell Avenue (repeating)

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Compact

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Cosmetic

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Beauty Supplies

Nomenclature Class

Toilet Articles

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

5/8 in

Diameter

3-3/8 in

Material

Metal, Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair