Object number
87/18/1-2
Description
Oval-shaped tin containing talcum powder. Marked 'Boots, Old Dutch Talcum Powder, Absolutely Pure, Soothing Antiseptic'.
An oval-shaped tin with a small detachable lid containing talcum powder. It is decorated with a blue and cream design showing Dutch scenes. The tin is marked 'Boots // Old Dutch Talcum Powder // Absolutely Pure // Soothing Antiseptic'.
Physical description
1 tin: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: TIN – BOOTS TALBUM POWDER // Accession number: 87/18/1–2 // Recorder: JMB // Date: 30.3.87 // Description: Oval shaped tin with small detachable lid. It has talcum powder inside. // Blue and cream design depicting Dutch scenes. // Dimensions: Height: 11.5 cm Width: 6.5 cm. // Associated information: Inscription: BOOTS // OLD DUTCH TALCUM POWDER // Absolutely Pure // Soothing Antiseptic’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15132.tif - High resolution image
