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Powder compact

circular powder compact; gold plated metal case with chased decoration around edge of lid, with silk floral decorative centre covered with celluloid; hinged to base, opened by press-button; mirror inside lid; inner cover, also hinged, of gold plated metal with circular decoration, held in place by semi-circular sliding clip; original contents (part-used); original cotton powder puff; also with original circular cotton protective cover, fastened with button and thread loop

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F01.23.6

Historical Associations

Association Type: Use
Date: 20th century (mid)
Place: Whitchurch (Cardiff)

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Period: 20th century (mid/late)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

diameter (cm): 9

Techniques

Plated
METAL WORKING

Material

Gold
Metal
Glass
Silk (fabric)
Cotton (fabric)
Cellulose nitrate
Plastic

Location

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