Diane Arbus (American, 1923-1971)

Xmas tree in a living room in Levittown, L.I. 1963

CINDERELLA (1950)

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991)

Lush Green

Product label for “Vanheller” flavoring, 7/14/1920. 

“Guaranteed not to be made from vanilla beans.” Coumarin was banned as a food additive in 1954.

Series: Case Files for Registered Product Labels , 1874 - 1940

Record Group 241: Records of the Patent and Trademark Office, 1836 - 1978

Image Description: Box featuring illustrations of petits fours, Neapolitan ice cream, cakes, and other desserts. “A synthetic flavoring combining vanillin coumarin and other aromatics with caramel color.” 

This long, narrow kitchen occupies space that is little more than a corridor. A strong color scheme helps adjust the balance, and a glossy painted floor rug defines the kitchen.