Tortoiseshell effect powder bowl

Side view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing two feet Top view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing round knob in centre of lid Bottom view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing three feet Side view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing inside of bowl and rim around bowl and lid
Side view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing two feet Top view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing round knob in centre of lid Bottom view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing three feet Side view of a tortoiseshell effect powder bowl showing inside of bowl and rim around bowl and lid

Description

This object is showing signs of deterioration, but it will remain as part of the museum collection for a study to be made of its condition over time. Due to its unstable nature we regret that it is not available for loan but may be viewed in the museum on request. A tortoiseshell effect powder bowl for the dressing table, with lid and three round feet on the base. It is made from thermoformed celulose nitrate sheet circa 1930s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Object number

AIBDC : 0_0006

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Method

Dimensions
Diameter
127mm

Colour

tortoiseshell