Mouche Box
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A mother of pearl and gold plated mouche box that opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside there is a mirror the entire width of the lid opposite two mouche compartments with removable lids and a brush.
| Identifier | MARK_unknown_004 |
| Subject | Compact |
| Type | Mouche Box |
| Date | 1750 |
| Materials | Mother of Pearl, Gold Plate, Glass |
| Condition | Like New |
| Location | disp M |
| Brand | unknown |
| Tags | Filmed for TikTok, Like New, Compact, 1750s, Mouche Box |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Mouche Box,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/789. |
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