1920 Art Deco Deere Reich Ash Corp, NY, Green Enameled Box 2 3/4"

This is an Art Deco Deere Reich Ash NY Green Enamelled Box, a vintage powder compact or a similar vanity item from the 1920s. Here's more information about this item: Origin and Era: It's an American-made Art Deco piece from the 1920s, manufactured by the Reich-Ash Corporation in New York City. Purpose: These boxes were typically designed to hold face powder and often included a mirror and a puff, serving as a compact for on-the-go touch-ups. Design: The box features a distinctive Art Deco aesthetic with a green enamel finish and a bold, graphic design on the lid, characteristic of the era's focus on geometric patterns and strong visual elements. Brand History: The Reich-Ash Corporation, founded in 1920 by Leopold Reich and Sidney Ash, specialized in wholesale toilet goods and also manufactured compacts under the "Deere" brand, which became well-known for its hand-painted compacts during a short period in the 1920s.