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1917.53.294

Powdered kohl for darkening the eyelids.

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1917.53.294

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Collection type
Object
Description
Powdered kohl for darkening the eyelids.
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Constantine
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Anna Rebecca Tylor
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
By 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Mineral, Material Lead Metal
Object numbers
Accession number: 1917.53.294
Research and responses

Galena = Native lead sulphide; the common lead ore [OED online] [AP 19/7/2002]

Search terms: Body Art, Toilet, Geology, Specimen, Cosmetic, Toilet Article, Body Art Accessory, Mineral

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