Hattie Carnegie 1940's Compact, Rare Makeup Case
This wonderful gold tone compact by Hattie Carnegie features a vignette of Armand Joan, Car DVX de Richeliev, a French cardinal and statesman (Cardinal Armand-Jean, Cardinal duc de Richelieu). Surrounding the vignette is a circle of clear rhinestones, all intact. The top design consists of grooved lines; the back is done in a narrower grooved design. Inside, the mirror is in very good condition with a very slight haze. The powder top is signed "Hattie Carnegie". Beneath this top, the puff is missing and there is no powder remaining. The top cover is in good condition with slight wear; the back shows much wear. It measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 3/8". This rare and still beautiful compact would make a fabulous collectible for your vanity, as well as a unique gift.