René Lalique
Musky

DesignerFrench, 1860–1945
RetailerFrench, established 1919
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Musky
  • Perfume Bottle
DateBottle designed 1919, made c. 1930
PlaceFrance
MediumGlass and thread
DimensionsOverall: 5 × 1 7/8 dia. in. (12.7 × 4.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, gift of Alice C. Simkins
Object number2004.860
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
Etched on underside: "387"
Printed on maker's label on string around bottle's neck: "MUSKY" / (on other side of label) "LES / PARFUMS / DE / VIGNY / PARIS"

Molded onto the glass on underside : "Lalique"

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