Not currently on display at the V&A

Compact

1950s (made)
Artist/Maker
Kigu (maker)
Place of origin
England (made)

Circular compact, black with diamantés.

Object details

Categories
Womenswear
Fashion
Accessories
Object type
compact
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Compact
  • Powder Puff
  • Gauze
  • Pouch
  • Packaging
  • Packaging
Materials and techniques
Diamantés
Brief description
Circular compact, made by Kigu, England, 1950s
Physical description
Circular compact, black with diamantés.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.70-1981

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O365665/compact-kigu/
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