Karess Dazzling Dancers Compact
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A silver rectangular compact with blue enamel top. The bottom of the compact is engraved with a radial geometric design. The compact opens on a hinge with a finger ridge. Inside the compact is a mirror the entire area of the top. Opposite the mirror is a pressed powder, cover, lipstick and puff. The cover is engraved, “Karess / Woodsworth / New York - Paris.” Attached to the bottom of the compact with a small silver chain and finger loop.
| Identifier | COM_Karess_002 |
| Subject | Compact |
| Type | Finger Loop Compact |
| Date | 1929 |
| Materials | Silver, Enamel, Glass, Puff |
| Condition | Like New |
| Location | wall i |
| Brand | Karess |
| Tags | Filmed for TikTok, Like New, Compact, 1920s, Karess, Finger Loop |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Karess Dazzling Dancers Compact,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/167. |
| Coverage | @erinparsonsmakeup Dazzling Dancers Compact Love that the ladies in the Jazz Age used this as jewelry #jazz #compact #collection #makeup #makeupcollection #makeupartist |
