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POWDER BOWL: XYLONITE, WITH SEPARATE LID

Overview

Bulbous honey-coloured bowl with wide flat circular base resting on three knobs for feet. Two horizontal striations are incised near base. The sides curve inward towards a smaller circular top opening. The circular flat lid with a lip that fits into the mouth of the bowl has a flattened knob for lifting. Used for powder, usually with the powder puff on top and placed on dressing table. See also 1992.92 [ab]. Marked 'Made in England.'

Historical information

This powder bowl usually with a powder puff was placed on a dressing table. See also 92.92 [ab]. Mrs. D.W. Aris, the donor was connected to the Doggett family, early residents of Shenton Park.

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Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1992.91a-b
Item type
Statement of significance

A powder bowl used by a resident from Shenton Park.

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