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Biba face powder box

Top view of a Biba face powder box showing the smooth sides and the printed logo on the lid. Top view of a Biba face powder box showing the lid removed to expose the clear inner lid. Side view of a Biba face powder box showing the lid removed to expose the clear inner lid. Underside view of a Biba face powder box showing the printed paper label on the base.
Top view of a Biba face powder box showing the smooth sides and the printed logo on the lid. Top view of a Biba face powder box showing the lid removed to expose the clear inner lid. Side view of a Biba face powder box showing the lid removed to expose the clear inner lid. Underside view of a Biba face powder box showing the printed paper label on the base.

Classification

Description

A 1970s lidded pot made from black coloured injection moulded polystyrene and printed with a gold coloured Biba logo. The pot is made in two parts, a base and a push on lid. An inner, colourless shallow lid with ridged edge, is included to keep the contents in powder contents in place.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufactured for
Biba

Inscriptions

printed: "Biba 13g/0-4502 Made in Great Britain, Translucent Gold Powder." (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 000210

Date

1973 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
PS
polystyrene

Colour

black
gold