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Puff Box

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Date

1934-1967

GUSN

GUSN-6581

Description

Black lacquer box with gilt foliage decoration; circular with facetted sides; pink feathered puff with ivory handle; conforming cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

powder puffs
ivory (tooth component)
lacquering
feather (material)
Container, Cosmetic
Box, Puff
Box, Puff

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

1971.1364ABC

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Far East

Dimensions

4 1/2 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1364A-C

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