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Powder Jar

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1930

GUSN

GUSN-309088

Description

Powder jar [.9a] of clear glass with faux tortoiseshell lid [.9b] Lid has inner lip made of metal.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cosmetic jars
glass (material)
plastic (organic material)
metal
Art Deco
tortoise shell
Container, Armament
Case, Armament
Case, Powder Box
Case, Powder Box

Additional Identification Number

571.1
856

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

1 5/16 (H), 2 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Anne L. von Rosenberg

Accession Number

2012.120.1.9ab

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