Repurposed Art Deco Celluloid Lidded Powder Box - FRIENDS FOREVERMORE

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Repurposed Art Deco Celluloid Lidded Powder Box - FRIENDS FOREVERMOREDating to the 1930s or so (Art Deco period), I took a celluloid powder container (with lid) and added a bit more decoration vintage paper, ribbons and a hand tinted plastic cherub. The top is entitled "friends forevermore" and it is adorned with pink and silver hearts. For yourself or a friend. Height is 1 3 8"; width is 2 5 8". Celluloid is in very nice condition with no stains or marks. Lid twists off easily and yes, the piece is decidedly femmy. I

Original Japan cloth tag is still present

Found in the home of a seamstress right here in St Louis

The crown is about 1-7/8" wide x 1-3/4" long

Weight is 4

Definitely American Made

Made in British Hong Kong and dating anywhere from the 1930s to 1960s

just slide the back claw away from the opening

most likely a one of a kind container

cord and a tassel

Empty now but you could add a bit of cotton batting and place a small piece of jewelry on the inside

Very clean condition with maybe a few stray fuzzies here and there

Plain inside - Tally at the back