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Marie Zimmermann (American, 1878–1972)
American
about 1915–35
Object Place: New York, New York, USA
Medium/Technique
Plated gold, star sapphire, mirror
Dimensions
Height x length: 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (1.9 x 6.7 x 6.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Joan Bamberger Goodheart in memory of Matilda Block Bamberger
Accession Number2011.1863
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
Marks
double-banded circle with Two intersecting lines [Zimmerman's logo - overlaid M & Z]
InscriptionsEngraved around top edge of compact: "MATILDA BLOCH BAMBERGER"
ProvenanceAbout 1915-1935, made by the artist for her friend, Matilda Bloch Bamberger (New York, NY, d. 1951); given by Matilda Bloch Bamberger to her son, L. Richard Bamberger (New York, NY); about 1970, given by L. Richard Bamberger to his daughter, Joan Bamberger (Watertown, MA); 2011, gift of Joan Bamberger to the MFA. (Accession date: October 26, 2011)
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