Richard Hudnut
Le Début Blanc

ManufacturerAmerican, active 1880–1955
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Le Début Blanc
  • Perfume Bottle
Datec. 1930
PlaceFrance
MediumGlass, plastic, thread, and paper
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, gift of Alice C. Simkins
Object number2004.850
Not on view

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ProvenanceThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, Houston; Alice C. Simkins; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed on silver label on frontside: "le / Début / RICHARD / HUDNUT / PARIS"

Printed on underside on a circular silver label: " MADE AND FINISHED / le Début / Blanc / IN FRANCE"

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