Box, Puff

Name/Title

Box, Puff

Description

Powder and Puff box. A: Base is round/black/celluloid/powder residue and scent still inside box. B: Lid is scalloped on edge/cream-color marbled celluloid/black edge and underside. (Part of a 2-piece dresser set, see also 2004.209.013)

Use

by Thelma Berkmeyer, Junne's Aunt, early 1900's

Collection

Norman & Junne Barnett

Acquisition

Accession

2004.209

Source or Donor

Norman Barnett, Junne Baxter Barnett

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1900

Place

Location

Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana

Notes

Early Date: 1900 Made: "Wilcox" inside a diamond stamped on matching hand mirror

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 27, 2004

Create Date

August 27, 2004

Update Date

February 13, 2025