Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powder Box
Object Number:
2002.1.447
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. diameter
Description:
This round cardboard box is pale blue with a stylized drawing of a woman and man in French costume on the lid. The side has blue and white stripes with a multicolored floral decoration and the words "Poudre L'Ame (La-may)/ Herbert Roystone, Inc./ New York". The inside is unopened and includes the original paper advertising insert and instructions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
