Vanity Set (Nécessaire)
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Vanity Set (Nécessaire)

TitleVanity Set (Nécessaire)
Datec. 1750–60 18th century
Mediumgold, agate, interior fitted with gold-mounted implements, mirror
ClassificationMiscellaneous
OriginEngland, London England
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineVanity Set (Nécessaire), c. 1750–60. England, London. Gold, agate, interior fitted with gold-mounted implements, mirror. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Howard F. Stirn, 2009.70
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Vanity Set (Nécessaire)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1750–60. It is executed in gold, agate, interior fitted with gold-mounted implements, mirror and classified as miscellaneous. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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