Tag Archives: #ArtDeco

What a great mantle-piece

Posted on March 10, 2014 by maryannadair

The fashion plate featured here is one of Jean Patou’s “mantles” as advertised in the “Art Gout Beaute” fashion magazine ca. 1922  Art-Gout-Beaute (aka “Art, Good Taste and Beauty“) ran from the 1920s-1930s.  Considered more “vogue than Vogue,” this expensive … Continue reading →

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What is it about bananas?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by maryannadair

Paul Colin was a Junerian. He was born on 27th  June 1892 in Nancy, France –  and died on 18th June 1985 in Nogent-sur-Marne, 8 days before his 93rd birthday. Colin was a famous French theater set, costume and poster … Continue reading →

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Freak out! C’est chic Lalique

Posted on April 5, 2013 by maryannadair

René Jules Lalique (6 April 1860, Ay, Marne – 5 May 1945, Paris) was a French glass designer known for his creations of perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, and chandeliers amongst other items.  According to Wikipedia,  he studied at the Sydenham Art … Continue reading →

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