jar, cosmetic
Object
Accession Number
2009.003.001.011a-bDescription
A cut-glass cosmetic jar (a) with a sterling silver cover (b) repousseed and embossed with repeated floral motif, centred with three acanthus leaves forming a central pear-shaped cartouche on which nothing is engraved.Narrative
This cosmetic jar is part of a fine 13-piece silver dresser set assembled and owned by Laura Miller Dunsmuir (nee Surles). The set is unusually large and of very high quality. A Canadian woman of Mrs. Dunsmuir's wealth and social status during the Victorian and Edwardian eras would typically have had a dresser set similar to this one.History of Use
This cosmetic jar is part of a fine 13-piece silver dresser set assembled and owned by Laura Miller Dunsmuir (nee Surles). She used it at her house Burleith, at Government House while her husband James served as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and at her residence Hatley Park. After her death, it was passed down through her descendents until acquired by The Castle Society.Date
1900 – 1910Dimensions
4 cm wide
Material
Metal, silver; GlassTechnique
Cut; Embossed; RepoussedSchool/Style
rococo revivalRelated person/business/organization
Laura Miller Dunsmuir (nee Surles) (owner)Related Associations
Burleith (was used in)Government House (Victoria, B.C.) (was used in)
Hatley Park (was used in)
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