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Brass oval shaped makeup compact with decorative metal piece in the shape an officer’s cap atta…
Decorative Officer's Cap Cosmetic Container
Brass oval shaped makeup compact with decorative metal piece in the shape an officer’s cap atta…
Brass oval shaped makeup compact with decorative metal piece in the shape an officer’s cap attached to the top

Decorative Officer's Cap Cosmetic Container

Object NameCompact
Historic Owner
Association
Dateca. 1954
PeriodCold War
Mediumbrass, cotton, powder
ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Ralph and Jacqueline DeNisco. 2022.34.04
Object number2022.34.04
DescriptionContainer, Cosmetic; Brass oval makeup compact with copper military officer cap design affixed to the top. The cap has a raised twisted chin strap design near the top of the visor, and a propeller and wings insignia at the crown. A push button is located on the front edge to open the compact. A mirror is affixed to the interior top side and the bottom has a well for pale white makeup powder. A fabric cover and a pink fabric applicator with finger strap are also inside the case.
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