Old wooden advertising box for Rice Powder “La Fifine”

Old wooden advertising box for Rice Powder “La Fifine”.

Widely used during the Belle Époque to whiten the skin, particularly in Paris where white skin was all the rage, this powder is made from rice starch. This powder will be replaced by mineral powders that are cheaper to produce and will fall into disuse with the arrival of tanning fashion.

This large wooden box dates from the 1900s - 1920s.

The box is in fairly good condition.

The closing hook is missing.

The original interior ribbon to hold the cover in place is detached but will be easily reattached.

There is some sort of hard paste clinging to the bottom of the crate, see the photo of the inside of the box.

The front corners of the cover have traces of impacts.

The patina of the box has been obtained over the years by maintaining the wood with wax.

The patina has scratches in places.

The lid has been very cleanly restored (not restored by us but thank you to this mysterious "restorer" who allowed this object to be saved...)

The lid has a crack which has been repaired very neatly with glue (you can see the dried glue in the crack).

The brand's advertising poster is stuck in the lid of the box and it is in good condition.

This box remains a magnificent authentic decorative advertising item.

A very unusual model, even almost unique, it is certainly one of the last existing models of this brand.

Length: approximately 37.5 cm.

Width: approximately 25.5 cm.

Height: approximately 23.5 cm.

It must be taken into account that this box has stood the test of time and is by no means in new condition. We try to describe imperfections as best as possible, but we may have forgotten to note some minor flaws. This would absolutely not be intentional on our part. We therefore invite you to consult the numerous photos available which complete the description. This box has a history and all the defects are part of its history.