René Lalique
La Perle Noire

DesignerFrench, 1860–1945
ManufacturerFrench, established 1907
RetailerFrench, established 1922
CultureFrench
Titles
  • La Perle Noire
  • Perfume Bottle
DateBottle designed 1922, made c. 1930
PlaceParis, France
MediumGlass, wax, and thread
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/8 in. (11.1 × 8.3 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, gift of Alice C. Simkins
Object number2004.881
Non exposé

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ProvenanceThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, Houston; Alice C. Simkins; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Etched on underside: "735 / P"
Printed on front: "LA / PERLE NOIRE / FORVIL"

Printed on underside: "PARIS / FRANCE"

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