Photographs were very important when Garbo’s image was created. In the portraits produced by the film company, as well as in her roles, she seemed inaccessible and mysterious. Garbo did not match the sweet feminine ideals represented by many other stars, but was instead popularized as a tragic femme fatale. Today the image of her face is more famous than the movies. The Garbo myth is far greater than the life and roles of Greta Gustafsson.

The glamorous world of movies was reflected in lavish cocktail cabinets with accessories made of shiny metal and sparkling glass. Today we no longer have the knowledge of how, or for what purpose, many of the designed objects from the 20th century were supposed to be used. Today, traditional gifts made of silver or glass, previously purchased for baptisms, weddings and birthdays, are no longer as common. This is one of the reasons why many design companies and factories are no longer in business.

The glamorous world of movies was reflected in lavish cocktail cabinets with accessories made of shiny metal and sparkling glass. Today we no longer have the knowledge of how, or for what purpose, many of the designed objects from the 20th century were supposed to be used. Today, traditional gifts made of silver or glass, previously purchased for baptisms, weddings and birthdays, are no longer as common. This is one of the reasons why many design companies and factories are no longer in business

Lighting a cigarette in an elegant manner was an important part of social life. For this, different items were needed, given as gifts in connection with commemoration days.