Not on display

Theatrical make-up

Theatrical Make-Up
20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Box of 'Vert Ophelia' face powder, Bourjois, 20th century.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Theatrical Make Up
  • Theatrical Make Up
TitleTheatrical make-up (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Card, printed paper, face powder
Brief description
Box of 'Vert Ophelia' face powder, Bourjois, 20th century
Physical description
Circular green card box with lid, the lid slightly domed, containing green face powder, the lid stamped with the words 'VERT OPHELIA' in gold, On the side of the box are stamped the words 'BOURJOIS. PARIS (FRANCE)' in gold. On the base is a circular paper label, printed: 'No.83 / LES FARDS PASTELS DE / BOURJOIS / SE FONT EN 17 TEINTES:', a list of the various shades, 'Made in France' and the Bourjois trademark.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2cm
  • Diameter: 4.2cm
Credit line
Given by Rosemary Swinfield
Summary
Box of 'Vert Ophelia' face powder, Bourjois, 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.538&A-1990

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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