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Theatrical make-up

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

Box of 'Dorina' face powder, Dorin, Paris, early 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 'Dorina' face powder, Dorin, Paris, early 20th century

Physical description
Circular cream-coloured card box with lid, containing face powder, the lid edged with gold decorated a circular printed label, with the words 'Poudre de Riz', 'ADHÉRENTE', 'Dorina DORIN PARIS'. On the sides are the remains of other labels.

Dimensions
  • Height: 5.5cm
  • Diameter: 11cm
Credit line
Given by the Royal College of Music
Summary
Box of 'Dorina' face powder, Dorin, Paris, early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.549&A-1990

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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