Description
A triple folding makeup compact from Houbigant Paris, circa 1930.
The Art Deco Era design features a hexagonal gold-tone metal case with the iconic Houbigant flower basket motif on the top lid.
This is a triple vanity compact opening to show compartments for powder and rouge, along with a mirror.
With traces of the original powdered make-up and the two powder puff applicators.
The applicators repeat the floral motif on one side, with a soft cotton underside for applying the powder or rouge.
The applicators show a hand stitched edge.
Closes tightly, opens easily.
Marked Houbigant on the interior.
2 inches across x .50 inches high. 5.25 inches long fully opened.
Light craquelure to the finish of the outer floral image. Mild darkening of the gold-tone metal casing.
