In 1934, this is little treasure was obtained from the state of Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova    

This wonderful apple-bakelite compact is centered with red French galalith disk, and measures 6 cm (2 1/4 inches) in diameter.  The interior reveals metal mirror and silver-plated powder well.  

The compact comes with a ring for carrying a cord or chain (not present). 

Its shows some age wear and a number of scratches to its base, 

however, it has a strong hinge with a positive snap closure.

Providence:  1930-1934  Anna Pavlova 

1934 - 1997 private collector, Quebec, CA 

1997 - 2023  private collector, Rhinebeck, NY

about  ANNA PAVLOVA

In 1930, Pavlova was 50 years old when she decided to take a Christmas vacation, and on the way to Paris her train was in an accident. Although she was uninjured, she was forced to wait out outside on the train platform for 12 hours wearing just silk pajamas and a small jacket on a very cold evening.  She developed pneumonia shortly after, and her illness quickly worsened.  She died in the Hague, Netherlands on January 23, 1931. Anna Pavlova known as one of the most celebrated ballet dancers in the all ballet history. Her legacy lives on through ballet performances, ballet schools, and companies established in her memory and honor.  

The French Cosmetic line Payot created perfume and powder compacts in her memory 

(Anna Pavlova two antique photographs, and the Payot antique ad is not for sale)

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