BOX, BLUE RIBBON EU DE COLOGNE
H1995.1339
Oblong cardboard box consisting of a cover (.1) and an insert (.2). Cover is papered in pale blue, and features a full colour scene of two couples dressed in central European-style traditional costume. They are dancing in a row on a hill, with a blossom tree, castle and alps in the background. Inscription on lid reads '1749/ Blue Ribbon/ EAU DE/ COLOGNE/ By/ Potter & Moore/ LONDON AND MELBOURNE/ ESTABLISHED 1749'. Inscription on side reads 'GIFT SET B.R.C. 109/ 1 TIN EAU de COLOGNE TALCUM B.R.C 14/ 1 CAKE EAU de COLOGNE SOAP B.R.C. 101'.
Insert slides sideways out of cover revealing blue papered sides and white, unlined interior.
The box was previously numbered CH76.345c.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1339 |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Aug 1995 |
Material
| Cardboard/Paper | 0 - Whole |
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| Paper |
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| glue/Adhesive/Unclassified |
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| Ink/Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 206mm |
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| height | 38mm |
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| depth | 6.8cm |
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