Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Washing supplies
Object Number:
2002.1.1475
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This beige and red paper sample package holds a household cleanser. The front reads "Bon Ami/ A Window A Minute/ No Brushes/ No Mops/ No Slops/ Cleans All Surfaces Polishes All Metals" with a tiny picture of a woman cleaning a window. Another tiny picture of a chick by an eggshell has the humorous caption "Hasn't Scratched Yet!". The back has instructions for use. See identical items 2002.1.1473, 2002.1.1474
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
