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art deco Woolworth Karess powder compact with iconic celluloid design circa 1928
art deco Woolworth Karess powder compact with iconic celluloid design circa 1928
art deco Woolworth Karess powder compact with iconic celluloid design circa 1928
art deco Woolworth Karess powder compact with iconic celluloid design circa 1928

art deco Woolworth Karess powder compact with iconic celluloid design circa 1928

$ 118.8

Availability: 42 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Art deco powder compact manufactured by the Scovill Manufacturing Company for Woolworths and marketed as Karess compact. Silver plate and colored celluloid, round mirror and blue fabric application pad with "Karess" printed in silver. Inscribed "New York Woolworth Paris" surrounding mirror. Features an iconic image of a woman holding a red rose beneath a silver star, on a blue and black background. Good complete original condition commensurate with age. 1 3/4 inches diameter.