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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
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
diameter
(cm): 9
Techniques
plated
METAL WORKING
Material
gold
metal
glass
silk (fabric)
cotton (fabric)
cellulose nitrate
plastic
Location
St Fagans Prefab : Parents' bedroom, on dressing table
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