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Glass Mascots by René Lalique

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Glass Mascots by René Lalique

In the 1920s, many luxury cars featured mascots on their radiator caps. While most mascots were metal, the French glass designer René Lalique (1860−1945) used his advanced techniques to create glass versions. These mascots are not only fine works of art but were also designed to be illuminated from within by a miniature light bulb in the base; the color could be changed by inserting a tinted translucent disk.
A permanent display at the museum showcases a complete set of all 29 types of glass mascots mass-produced by Lalique.