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Cosmetic Jar

Cosmetic Jar
Object name 
Cosmetic Jar
Date 
1880-1910
Medium 
Ceramic
Dimensions 
2 1/8 x 4 in. diameter
Description 
This ceramic cosmetic jar has a black central print of Independence Hall in Phildelphia with people walking in the street and the words "Worsley's Saponaceous Shaving Compound/ Philadelphia."
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.2415
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.