FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF ADELAIDE RIGGS

On view in: Adam Dressing Room

About this object

The outer rectangular frame is made of banded agate and has an inner frame in gold and red enamel. The miniature is of Mrs. Riggs. She is shown half length, facing forward with her body turned to the left.

Object name:: FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF ADELAIDE RIGGS
Made from:: Agate -- gold -- enamel -- miniature
Made in:: Paris, France
Date made:: 1938
Size:: 12.7 x 10.8 cm (5 x 4 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 21.114.1
Class:: HARDSTONE
Signature marks:: MARK; STAMP frame is stamped: Cartier, Paris in script; Two small hallmarks (unidentified maker's mark)
Credit line:: Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973