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Compact

Object number2005.54.4 a,b

Manufacturer Finberg Manufacturing Company

Date1920-1929

OriginAttleboro, MA

MediumMetal/paper/powder/lipstick

Credit LineGift of Helen Golob

DescriptionMakeup compact with removable lipstick case .DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a - closed): 8.375 × 2.125 × 0.875 in. (21.3 × 5.4 × 2.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a - open): 11.5 × 2.125 × 1 in. (29.2 × 5.4 × 2.5 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 1.938 × 0.5 × 0.375 in. (4.9 × 1.3 × 1 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
The obverse has a central diamond-shaped portion that is inscribed with initials "RB".
Marks(a)
Inside compact, a circular paper label is adhered to the circular section for rouge with printed text "For refills / send 25¢ to / Finberg Mfg. Co. / Attleboro, Mass. / Mention / Shape No. 3 / also / Shade desired".

"FMCo" inscribed at top center of frame of mirror.
Historical NotesBelonged to Rosalia Boyence Golob before her marriage in 1928 to John Golob. She used it at church and Slovenian events.

Previous owner Rosalia Boyence Golob

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