Karess Purse Mirror Compact
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A silver chrome plate compact with enamel detail. The top of the compact illustrates a night view of a woman through a window. She is staring into a red flower. The bottom of the compact is engraved with a floral design. To access the inside, the compact opens on a hinge. The brand name, “Karess,” is engraved in the powder well accompanied by a mirror the full diameter of the compact.
| Identifier | COM_Karess_001 |
| Subject | Compact |
| Type | Purse Mirror Compact |
| Date | 1928 |
| Materials | Enamel, Silver, Glass |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Location | wall L |
| Brand | Karess |
| Tags | Compact, 1920s, Karess |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Karess Purse Mirror Compact,” The Makeup Archive, accessed December 24, 2025, https://archivemua.newassembly.com/items/show/82. |