Houbigant
Subtilité

ManufacturerFrench, established 1774
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Subtilité
  • Perfume Bottle
Datec. 1930
PlaceFrance
MediumGlass and Bakelite
Dimensions4 1/2 × 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 in. (11.4 × 2.7 × 2.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, gift of Alice C. Simkins
Object number2004.858.A,.B
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 front gold label: " SUBTILITÉ / HOUBIGANT / FRANCE"

Printed on underside: " CRISTAL / FRANCE "

Two stickers on underside: "N", "2K8."

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