Summary
Lipstick in metal case, made by Roger & Gallet circa 1930-1960.
Physical Description
Lipstick in what is probably a nickel-plated brass case with white paper label printed in red. On one side of the label is a small printed seal. The cover (.2) slides off to reveal lipstick inside. The lipstick is held inside a metal case and slides out for use. Lipstick appears to have been barely used.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr D. Barty, 28 Feb 1989
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Manufacturer
Roger & Gallet, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1930-1960
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Inscriptions
A paper label reads: 'POMMADE/ ROUGE CERISE/POUR LES LEVRES/ne rancissant jamais' (Translation: Pommade/ cherry-red lipstick/never goes rancid) Also on the label 'ROGER & GALLET/PARIS, SYDNEY'.
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overall dimensions
1 cm (Length), 0.8 cm (Width), 5.1 cm (Height)