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2001.12.1

Biba cosmetic make-up : Small round box with lid containing gold coloured make-up.

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2001.12.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Biba cosmetic make-up : Small round box with lid containing gold coloured make-up.
Long description
The make-up has been used. The box is made of black plastic. In gold writing on the outside of the box is the Biba company logo and the words "Metallic Gloss Net Wt. 1/16 oz". On the base of the box is a black sticker with gold writing that reads " Distr. by Biba Ltd. London England. GOLD. Made in Gt. Britain".
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Biba Ltd. London, England.
Field collector Kate White
PRM source Kate White
Date / Period
Date made: 1960-1979
Date collected
1970 - 1975
Acquisition information
Donated: 31/01/2001
Materials and processes
Material Plastic Synthetic
Dimensions
Length x Width 26 x 21 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2001.12.1

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