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Box for Lablache Face Powder, Ben. Levy & Co., French perfumers, Boston, Mass., undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-251767

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Description

The text reads "The only perfect toilet powder / Used and endorsed by the most refined ladies in private and public life." The round buff colored container has a cherub holding the banner with the name "Lablache Face Powder."

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
packaging
cosmetics
perfume (scent)
boxes (containers)

Physical Description

1 box ; 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP002

Collection Name

Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

Reference Code

EP002.02.001

Image Dimensions

3/4 x 2 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

boxes (containers)

Subjects

Powder

Description Level

Item

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