Lot Essay
Sleep masks were a feature of the jet-set movie star's life. They were transferred famously onto the silver screen in Breakfast At Tiffany's. This example from Hepburn’s private life is of a similar date.
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SLEEP SHADE CO., CIRCA 1960
Details
A SLEEP MASK
SLEEP SHADE CO., CIRCA 1960
The blue satin shade applied with pink and blue lace-trimmed flowers, marked SLEEP SHADE CO., 282 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
8 in. (20 cm.) long
SLEEP SHADE CO., CIRCA 1960
The blue satin shade applied with pink and blue lace-trimmed flowers, marked SLEEP SHADE CO., 282 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
8 in. (20 cm.) long
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