Social History — 1974
Cosmetics, hair spray
Black and gold aerosol can containing Biba unscented hair lacquer. Biba launched its cosmetics range in April 1970, following the boutique's move to larger premises in Kensington High Street, and investment from the high street firm Dorothy Perkins. The range was sold in all Dorothy Perkins shops, where it was displayed in distinctive Biba-branded black and gold shop-units.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 74.420/21
- Object name:
- cosmetics, hair spray
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Biba, Hulanicki, Barbara
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- Production date:
- 1974
- Material:
metal (unidentified), plastic, organic material (unidentified)
- Measurements/duration:
- H 171 mm, DM 55 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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