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FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF NEDENIA HUTTON

Creator(s): Cartier (Firm)

Currently in storage


About this object

The rectangular frame is made in moss agate and has an inner frame in gold decorated with dark blue enamel and set at intervals with ornaments with coral and diamonds. The miniature is a three-quarter portrait of Nedenia Hutton. She wears the bridesmaid dress from MMP's wedding to Joseph Davies. She stands in three quarter length with her bouquet in front of her.

Object name:
FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF NEDENIA HUTTON
Made from:
Agate -- gold -- enamel -- coral -- diamonds
Made in:
Paris, France
Date made:
1938
Size:
14 × 11.6 cm (5 1/2 × 4 9/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.115.1
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; MARK; frame is stamped: Cartier, Paris; two small hallmarks on easel foot (unidentified); Inscribed on back: Nedenia Marjorie Hutton in bridesmaid's attire for her mother's wedding to Joseph E. Davies December 15, 1935;
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973