Toussant Glass Curtsy Girl Depression Green Satin 1930s Powder Jar

Description

COMPANY / MAKER:
Toussant Glass
ITEM:
Curtsy Girl Powder Jar
COLOR:
Green Satin
CIRCA:
1930s
MEASUREMENT:
6" H. 4 1/2" W.
CONDITION:
We are offering for sale a striking green satin
"Curtsy Girl" Powder Jar. This adorable powder jar is in
There are a few flee bites to the inside rim of the compote.
Jars like this were filled with powder and then sold. After the powder was gone they could be re-filled, or used as jewelry or trinket boxes.
NOTE:
It has been reported in one of the U.S. Glass Books that this jar is a reproduction.  This statement is false.  Curtsy Girl is a 1930s Depression Glass Jar which was made for use by cosmetic companies. While she is an almost exact copy of Tiffin's Dancing Girl powder jar, it is unknown  jar was first created.  She is documented in
"Bedroom and Bathroom Glassware"
by Margaret and Kenn Whitmyer.
Depression Era Powder Jars:
Many of the Depression Glass companies made figural powder jars.  Some of the companies such as Tiffin, or New Martinsville made jars and sold them as their own.  Other powder jars were commissioned  by cosmetic companies such as Dermay or Ramses to be made  exclusively for their use.  These jars were sold filled with
products such as powder and bath salts.  The containers were attractive and when emptied were designed to be refilled with your favorite product or to be used as jewelry or trinket boxes.  Because of the pretty colors and Deco designs many people today collect these beautiful pieces.
Curtsy Girl
At first glance, The "Curtsy" and "Dancing Girl"  powder jars appear to be exactly the same. However, upon closer examination, differences between these two jars become apparent. The powder jar shown here is called "Curtsy." It is 4.75" in diameter and 5.75" tall. The maker is unknown. A similar jar was called "Dancing Girl" by its maker - U.S. Glass. Distinguishing features that allow collectors to differentiate between the two jars include: 1. The "Curtsy" finial's head is more upright than the "Dancing Girl's" head. 2. The facial features of "Curtsy" are somewhat crude and masculine, whereas the face of "Dancing Girl" is detailed and feminine. 3. On the lid of the "Curtsy" jar, there is a row of four embossed beads between the puffs in the skirt near the lady's downward extended arm. 4. The base of the "Curtsy" jar is usually marked "Toussant Glass." This may also be spelled "Taussaunt" or "Taussant." The base of the "Dancing Girl" jar is marked Toussant Glass. 5. The top edge of the base of the "Curtsy" jar is smooth, while the top edge of the base of the "Dancing Girl" jar has a rope rim. The "Curtsy" powder jar has been found in blue satin, green satin, jadite and pink satin. The "Dancing Girl" jar is found in the three satin colors, but the colors are generally a little brighter than those of the "Curtsy" jar. In addition, the "Dancing Girl" powder was advertised as being available in transparent colors.