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Velvet rope

Cosmetic Packaging
ca. 2000 (designed), ca. 2000 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver, blue and white printed cardboard box designed to package scented candle. Printed with photographic image of a velvet rope and chrome stand with crowd jostling in behind.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVelvet rope (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed
Brief description
Apothia candle box, Velvet Rope
Physical description
Silver, blue and white printed cardboard box designed to package scented candle. Printed with photographic image of a velvet rope and chrome stand with crowd jostling in behind.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Width: 9.5cm
  • Depth: 9.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • The A-list. Anticipation. Stimulation. The ultimate moment. What's your pleasure?
  • Velvet rope is a dry vanilla martini spiked with absolute jasmine and a twist of grapefruit.
Credit line
Given by Mr Christopher Yu
Collection
Accession number
E.892-2008

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Record createdMarch 10, 2009
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