Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Makeup Compact
Object Number:
2002.1.1601
Date:
1930-1960
Medium:
Glass, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Box: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This white round plastic compact is printed on the lid with gold floral and leaf designs and is still in its original box. The box reads in gold "Pond's/ Angel Face/ In New Mirror Case". Inside the compact is a mirror, powder puff and plastic insert that lists all colors available with a description. The compact bottom reads "Pond's Angel Face/ Ivory Angel".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
