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  • Object number
    62/50/1-2
  • Description
    Powder box used for holding toiletry powder. It consists of a plastic cream coloured box and lid with an embossed image of a child dancing.
    This is a powder box, used for holding toiletry powder. It consists of a cream coloured box and lid, made of plastic, with an embossed image of a child dancing amongst flowers on top.
  • Physical description
    1 powder box and lid: plastic; fair condition- cracked lid and side
  • Archival history
    MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'POWDER BOX // 9 x 7xm (height incl. lid x diameter at base) // - plastic box with relief image on lid of child dancing amongst flowers. // - lid wider than box. Crack in lid, held by metal staple. // - cream in colour.'
  • Production date
    1900-01-01 - 1949-12-31
  • Production period
    Twentieth century, first half
  • Object name
    Box, powder
  • Material
    Plastic
  • Technique
    Moulded
  • Associated subject
    PERSONAL LIFE : health, wellbeing and personal care
  • External document
    • L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5058.tif - High resolution image
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