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Wave

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

Silver, blue and white printed cardboard box designed to package scented candle. Printed with photographic image of seaspray emanating from a wave cresting on a beach

Object details

Categories
Labels & Packaging
Shopping
Object type
Cosmetic packaging
TitleWave (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed
Cardboard
Brief description
Apothia candle box, Wave
Physical description
Silver, blue and white printed cardboard box designed to package scented candle. Printed with photographic image of seaspray emanating from a wave cresting on a beach
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Width: 9.5cm
  • Depth: 9.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Apothia Los Angeles Aromatic candle Wave
  • Morning at the beach house. Sun, sparkle and pure salt air. Drifting fragrance of flowers and seagrass. A moment of fresh-squeezed pleasure.
  • Wave is a blend of fresh white grapefruit, mandarin and yuzu, with hints of driftwood and seagrass, splashed with salty ozone.
Credit line
Given by Mr Christopher Yu
Subjects depicted
Wave
Sea
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.895-2008

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Record createdMarch 11, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O199021/wave-cosmetic-packaging-apothia/
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