Compact

1890 - 1910

Puff boxes were particularly popular from the end of the nineteenth century right up until the 1950s. Women applied powder to their face to give themselves a more even skin tone and to prevent it shining. A discrete, natural look was what they were after. A little mirror was often incorporated into the lid.

• Places and dates

  Unknown, 1890? - 1910? (Production)

• Style

  Art Nouveau

• Materials

  Cotton , Plastic , Plate glass , Silver

• Dimensions

  • Weight: 14.74 g (Box)
  • Weight: 15.95 g (Maximum)

• Category

  Containers

• Object number

  S93/1