Objects

This portrait photograph of Helena Rubinstein was taken by the Blank & Stoller studio in New York, likely in the early 1920s.

 In this full-length shot, Helena Rubinstein is dressed in a tea gown, styled after a Japanese kimono. She is standing sideways, next to a console table with a mirror, facing the mirror, and her reflection in it is visible. Her hands are placed on the console's surface, and she touches a long necklace, which lies on the table with her left hand. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo, with a twisted lock of hair falling loosely on the left side. She wears high-heeled shoes with thick heels, adding to the sophistication of her attire. The console, rich in detail and decoration, is styled in a manner reminiscent of ancient Egypt.

The photograph bears the atelier name "BLANK & SOTTLER NY" on the left side beneath the image. The photograph is printed on paper, and a border has been embossed around it, emphasising its elegance.

Monika Harchut