DesignerBottle designed by
Lucien Gaillard (French, 1861–1942)French, 1861–1942
ManufacturerManufactured by
Verreries Brosse (French, established 1892)French, established 1892
Retailerfor
Violet (French, established 1810)French, established 1810
CultureFrench
Titles
- Pourpre d'Automne
- Perfume Bottle
Datec. 1930
PlaceParis, France
MediumGlass, enamel, and plastic
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 × 2 3/4 × 7/8 in. (9.2 × 7 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, gift of Alice C. Simkins
Object number2004.994
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Mark: "PoVRPRE / D'AUToMNE"
Mark on back bottom: "VIOLET PARIS"
Circular printed label: "ViOLET"
Mark on underside: "G L" the L is within the G
Mark on back bottom: "VIOLET PARIS"
Circular printed label: "ViOLET"
Mark on underside: "G L" the L is within the G
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Félicie Wanpouille Bergaud
Bottle designed 1919, made c. 1930
Glass, paper, and thread
2004.998