Designer
Léonor Fini(Italian, born Argentina, 1907–1996)Italian, born Argentina, 1907–1996
Designer
Fernand Guéry-Colas(French, 1902–1957)French, 1902–1957
ManufacturerManufactured by
Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat(French, established 1764)French, established 1764
Retailerfor
Schiaparelli(French, active 1928–1954)French, active 1928–1954
CultureFrench
Titles
- Shocking
- Perfume Bottle
Datec. 1936
PlaceParis, France
MediumGlass, velvet, plastic, and paper
DimensionsOverall: 6 × 3 1/4 in. (15.2 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alice C. Simkins
Object number2004.1012.A-.C
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Recent Accessions in Modern and Contemporary Design", MFA,H, Alice Pratt Brown Garden Gallery, August 27, 2005 - March 5, 2006.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed on ribbon around torso's neck: on the left side "Schiaparelli" on the right side "Shocking"
Printed label holding ribbon down: "S"
Black inscription on underside of oval base: " MADE IN FRANCE"
Marked on lower edge of glass dome: "Schiaparelli / PARIS"
Printed lable on bottom of dome: "MADE / IN FRANCE"
Printed label holding ribbon down: "S"
Black inscription on underside of oval base: " MADE IN FRANCE"
Marked on lower edge of glass dome: "Schiaparelli / PARIS"
Printed lable on bottom of dome: "MADE / IN FRANCE"
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