The Art of Montral, Powder Watch Compacts, Art Deco 1927-31, Melton & Dallem

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by Howard W. Melton and Anne de Thoisy-Dallem

The compacts of Societe Montral During the High Art Deco Era

Comprehensive Coverage, History, Images of Known Designs, Patents, Etc.
The High Art Deco Era, the 1920s through the early 1930s

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In the bustling streets of Paris during the late 1920s and early 1930s, a short-lived yet immensely creative company emerged whose designs captured the glamour and elegance of the Art Deco era. The French Montral company epitomized the spirit of the time, and authors and collectors Howard W. Melton and Anne de Thoisy-Dallem capture the previously unknown history of Montral in their book, The Art of Montral Powder Watch Compacts 1927-1931.

Through documentation, patents and known compact examples, this rich history tells a tale of luxury, creativity and the pursuit of beauty in an era marked by unprecedented social and cultural transformation. 

This is the inaugural book published by the Perfume Passage Foundation, Barrington Hills, Illinois. 

The mission of the Perfume Passage Foundation is to preserve the history, beauty and artistry of perfume bottles, compacts, related vanity items and ephemera. Through education, awareness and access to the collections and library, the goal is to inspire collectors, art lovers, archivists and curators to keep this history alive.