1940s Military Hat Compact
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A round brass compact with a military hat on top of the face. On the center of the hat is the Great Seal of the United States. The compact opens on a hinge with a finger ridge. Inside, there is a mirror the full diameter of the top of the compact. Opposite the mirror is a powder well, sifter and puff.
| Identifier | COM_1940s_007 |
| Subject | Compact |
| Type | Military Hat Compact |
| Date | 1940s |
| Materials | Brass, Enamel, Glass, Puff |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Location | disp i |
| Brand | Unnamed |
| Tags | Filmed for TikTok, 1940s, Compact, Military |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “1940s Military Hat Compact,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/163. |
| Coverage | Hat shaped Powder Compacts 1940 #vintagemakeup #beautyhistory #oldhollywoodglam #hat #vintagetiktok #military #militarytiktok #beautyhacks #makeupart |
