The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

July 20, 2015

July 20, 1955

This picture is of a cat collar, not a bracelet. It was designed by Rene Lalique in the early 20th century. On May 11, 1920 it was  purchased by Calouste Gulbenkian (March 23, 1869 to July 20, 1955). This precious work of art is currently in Gulbenkian's museum in Lisbon. 




The facts:

France, ca. 1906-08,
Rock crystal, gold and diamonds
H. 5.4 cm; W. 33.8 cm
Inv.° 1255

Here is a closer up of a pane --



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