Lucien Gaillard
Pourpre d'Automne

Pourpre d'Automne
DesignerFrench, 1861–1942
ManufacturerFrench, established 1892
RetailerFrench, 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 Design
Special Collections
Object Type
ProvenanceThe Alice and Mike Hogg Collection, Houston; Alice C. Simkins; given to MFAH, 2004.
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

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