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Soul

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

Silver, brown and white printed cardboard box designed to package scented candle. Printed with photographic image of a musician's hand plucking a string instrument

Object details

Categories
Labels & Packaging
Shopping
Object type
Cosmetic packaging
TitleSoul (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card and plastic packaging
Card
Printing Ink
Plastic
Printing
Brief description
Apothia candle box, Soul
Physical description
Silver, brown and white printed cardboard box designed to package scented candle. Printed with photographic image of a musician's hand plucking a string instrument
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Width: 9.5cm
  • Depth: 9.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • An intimate room, alive with energy. Piano, bass and percussion accompany a warm, sensual voice. Soul resonates in the air.
  • Soul is a smooth combo of African ginger, rich mahogany, deep Taboti wood and Grains of Paradise.
Credit line
Given by Mr Christopher Yu
Subject depicted
Instrument
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.893-2008

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Record createdMarch 10, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O198871/soul-cosmetic-packaging-apothia/
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