Powder Box (Poudrier)
https://clevelandart.org/art/1957.403
In the 1700s ornately enameled boxes became a popular accessory in the French court. These boxes often held powdered tobacco, called snuff. However, this box, which is unhinged, likely held powder, rouge, or face cream. Pageantry and performance were important aspects of socia...
Artifact
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134848
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en
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wikidata
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"Q80027543"
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accession
1957.403
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Source image fields (4)
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Terms
Culture
France, 18th century
Technique
enamel on gold
Medium
enamel on gold
Genre
Miscellaneous
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Relations
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