Historical information

Owned by Wilma Harris nee. Bowering resident of Merino Victoria.

Physical description

Round gold powder compact with embroidered top of a bouquet of light and dark purple flowers with yellow centres, green foliage and brown stems. Needle work is covered in a light plastic protective coverer. Case is decorated with a spiral scalloped patterned back. Case opens with a hinge and clasp to reveal a mirror and a base to hold a powder insert. Contains a satin back powder applicator puff) with a grip strap.

Inscriptions & markings

'Original Wien' in gold script style writing on top of the power applicator.