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Biba Loose Powder pot

Top view of a powder pot showing the lid in place. Top view of a powder pot showing the lid removed exposing the inner cover. Side view of a powder pot showing the lid removed exposing the inner cover. Side view of a powder pot showing the straight sides. Underside view of a powder pot showing the printed text on the base.
Top view of a powder pot showing the lid in place. Top view of a powder pot showing the lid removed exposing the inner cover. Side view of a powder pot showing the lid removed exposing the inner cover. Side view of a powder pot showing the straight sides. Underside view of a powder pot showing the printed text on the base.

Classification

Description

A 1970s lidded pot made from black, 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 a ridged edge is included to keep the powder contents in place.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufactured for
Biba

Inscriptions

printed: "Distr. by Biba Ltd. London England. Loose Powder. Black 0. 13g 0.45oz. Made in Gt Britain" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006270

Date

1970 - 1979

Country

UK

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
PS
polystyrene
Dimensions
Height
25mm
Diameter
70mm

Colour

black
gold