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1930s Orange Swirl Bakelite Powder Rouge Compact Needlepoint Flowers

1930s Orange Swirl Bakelite Powder Rouge Compact Needlepoint Flowers

For your consideration, a bakelite powder compact. Featuring a needlepoint floral top with external mirror in a triangular shape of orange swirl bakelite. Inside has powder compartment, mirror and rouge compartment. Measures 2 3/4" w. In nice ...

$$$$$ · Indexed June 28, 2025 ·

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History
  • Bakelite, developed in the early 20th century, became popular in the 1930s as one of the first synthetic plastics, often associated with innovative designs and practicality during that era.
  • The use of needlepoint floral designs on compacts reflects the craftsmanship and artistic trends of the 1930s, highlighting a time when personal accessories were often both functional and beautifully decorative.
  • Compacts from the 1930s capture a glimpse into the beauty standards and cosmetic practices of the time, indicating the importance of portable beauty products in women's lives.

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