Theatrical make-up
Theatrical Make-Up
20th century (made)
20th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Square box, sealed, containing blending powder, the top and sides decorated with paper, patterned black on dull pink, the top with a square label, printed with the words 'LEICHNER / BLENDING POWDER / THIS POWDER IS MADE SPECIALLY FOR / POWDERING OVER GREASE PAINT. / IT IS INDISPENSABLE FOR PERFECT / STAGE AND FILM MAKE UP. / Made by / L. LEICHNER (LONDON) LIMITED. / LEICHNER HOUSE, / 30/32 , ACRE LANE, / LONDON, S.W.2'. A rectangular label is attached, centre, printed with the word 'NATURELLE'. On the base is a Royal College of Music label, inscribed with the word 'ROSE'.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Theatrical make-up (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Card, printed paper, ink, blending powder |
| Brief description | Box of Leichner blending powder 'Naturelle', 20th century |
| Physical description | Square box, sealed, containing blending powder, the top and sides decorated with paper, patterned black on dull pink, the top with a square label, printed with the words 'LEICHNER / BLENDING POWDER / THIS POWDER IS MADE SPECIALLY FOR / POWDERING OVER GREASE PAINT. / IT IS INDISPENSABLE FOR PERFECT / STAGE AND FILM MAKE UP. / Made by / L. LEICHNER (LONDON) LIMITED. / LEICHNER HOUSE, / 30/32 , ACRE LANE, / LONDON, S.W.2'. A rectangular label is attached, centre, printed with the word 'NATURELLE'. On the base is a Royal College of Music label, inscribed with the word 'ROSE'. |
| Credit line | Given by the Royal College of Music |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.610-1990 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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