POWDER BOX, Celluloid
H1998.75
Cream-yellow, xylonite powder box. Colour faded at base and edges of box. Circular base with 3 hemispherical legs positioned in triangle formation. Sides of box taper in. 2 lines engraved around box, close to base. Lid in two pieces. 1st piece is a flat circle, with small circular hole in centre. Second piece fits into this hole - flat circular piece with a smaller circular piece attached on small column - serves as handle.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1998.75 |
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| Accession Date: | 15 Jul 1998 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1998 |
| Credit: | Children of Elsie Flindell |
Material
| Xylonite | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| height | 70mm |
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| diameter | 120mm |
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