Houbigant Compact
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A tortoise shell geometric compact. The compact opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside, there is a mirror, two powder wells and etched text reading, “Houbigant.”
| Identifier | COM_Houbigant_008 |
| Subject | Compact |
| Type | Compact |
| Date | 1930s |
| Materials | Tortoise Shell, Glass, Aluminum |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Location | wall F |
| Brand | Houbigant |
| Tags | Compact, 1930s, Houbigant |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Houbigant Compact,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/994. |