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Small Round Breath Lozenge Box

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-36884

Description

Small round paper box with cover. Printed paper label affixed to cover. Blue and gold floral pattern on cover and sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
paper (fiber product)
wax
Box
Box

Inscription

" HOOPER'S / CACHOUS / AROMATISES,/ For imparting a delightful/ ly agreeable Perfume to the / Breath after Smoking, taking/ Medicines, etc. etc. / Prepared only by / HOOPER, CHEMIST. /43 London Bridge, City." (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Caroline M. Smith

Accession Number

1934.1287AB

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