COMPACT FACE POWDER IN COMPACT

H1995.1416

Shallow cylindrical compact powder made of metal (bronze) with hinged lid and a button-push open mechanism. On the top of the lid is a miniature picture of a street scene with a lady holding a basket, dog and other figures. it is preserved very pale compressed powder and a puff. Inside the lid is a round shape mirror.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1995.1416
Accession Date: 2 Nov 1995
Credit: B.J. Strahan

Material

Felt/Textile0 - Whole
Sheet/Metal
Paint/Synthetic/Polymer
Powder/Unclassified

Measurement

height12mm
diameter55mm

 


 

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