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Cosmetic jar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1930-1950

GUSN

GUSN-22813

Description

Glass cold-cream jar, indigo blue. Raised grooves on rim for screwing metal lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
glass (material)
Glass
JAR, COSMETIC

Inscription

Embossed on bottom: ""NOXZEMA/ 5""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.875 (H), 3.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4296

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