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2001.12.7

Biba cosmetic makeup: Small glass bottle with black plastic lid containing thick black liquid.

On display

2001.12.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Biba cosmetic makeup: Small glass bottle with black plastic lid containing thick black liquid.
Long description
In gold writing on the side of the bottle are the Biba company logo and the words " Nail Varnish Net. Cont. 1/4 Fl. Ozs". On the base of the bottle is a black sticker with gold writing that reads: "Distr. by Biba Ltd. London England. Black. Made in Gt. Britain". There is raised writing on the base of the glass bottle but this cannot be made out because the sticker is placed over it.
Cultural groups
European
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 Glass, Material Plastic Synthetic
Dimensions
Length x Width 25 x 50 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2001.12.7

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