Virtual Museum
RIO compacts
RIO compacts
Type:
Powder compacts
Material(s):
Silvertone metal, butterfly wings & plastic
Designer/Maker:
Rion
Markings:
All have 'RIO" in the front picture
Origin:
South America, probably Brazil
Date or Era:
c. 1920s
Dimensions:
Large: 2-1/2 in. diameter; Small: 2 in. diameter
Special Features:
Blue Morpha butterfly wings used as backing
Additional Information:
Probably all souvenir compacts from visiting Rio.