Footless powder bowl

Side view of a powder bowl showing the elaborate finial on the top of the lid. Top view of a powder bowl showing the double lid. Top view of a powder bowl showing the internal surface. Top view of a powder bowl showing the concealed powder puff.
Side view of a powder bowl showing the elaborate finial on the top of the lid. Top view of a powder bowl showing the double lid. Top view of a powder bowl showing the internal surface. Top view of a powder bowl showing the concealed powder puff.

Classification

Description

A circular powder bowl with a push-on lid, circa 1920s. The lid incorporates a recess for a small powder puff, with a screw cover and finial. The whole powder bowl is made of thermoformed cellulose nitrate possibly by British Xylonite. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

impressed: "MADE IN ENGLAND"

Object number

PHSL : 70

Date

1920 - 1929 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Height
80mm
Diameter
120mm

Colour

cream