Powder puff

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Powder puff

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.293 a-d

Description

Small powder puff in an unopened tissue paper package about the size of a teabag.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Caron

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

The front of the package is marked: "PomPon, Poudre, Te S.Q.D.Q., Caron 10 Rue De La Paix, Paris" within a circular design of roses and ribbons. The back is marked: "Caron, 10 Rue De La Paix, Paris" with roses entwined around a staff along the top and bottom of the package. The package is sealed with a a round paper seal marked "P. C."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.293 A-D
MP.94.293a-d

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

2-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (5.7 x 5.7 cm)

Material

Cotton, Paper

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom