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Purple Water

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

Purple and white printed cardboard box designed to package eau de cologne. Silver embossed text. Design simulates the grain of leather - Asprey's luggage range?


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePurple Water (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed
Brief description
Asprey purple water Eau de Cologne box
Physical description
Purple and white printed cardboard box designed to package eau de cologne. Silver embossed text. Design simulates the grain of leather - Asprey's luggage range?
Dimensions
  • Width: 6.2cm
  • Height: 11.5cm
  • Depth: 6.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
Asprey London Purple Water Eau De Cologne Vaporisateur Natural Spray 50ml e 1.7 fl. oz. U.S. (Front of box)
Credit line
Given by Mr Christopher Yu
Collection
Accession number
E.935-2008

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Record createdMarch 11, 2009
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