Makeup case used by makeup artist Bernadine M. Anderson

Object Details

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Bernadine M. Anderson, American, born 1942; Black Stuntmen's Association, founded 1967

Description: Black hard-sided makeup case with silver metal hardware, including a lock & key mechanism. Hinged lid with a single, black plastic handle. Top compartment is a tray divided into two (2) sections. Underside of lid is lined with green felt. At the center is a square mirror flanked by a black elastic band on either side. The front panel is a hinged flap that folds down to reveal eight (8) wooden drawers. Each drawer has a mirrored bottom and silver-colored metal pull. Contains an array of makeup products (including stage makeup) such as foundation, blush, eye liner, adhesives, hair products, applicators, and eye shadow totaling 128 pieces.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bernadine M. Anderson

1970s - 1990s

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: metal , plastic , wood , elastic
Dimensions: H x W x D (Closed): 15 × 16 3/8 × 8 1/2 in. (38.1 × 41.6 × 21.6 cm); H x W x D (Open): 19 3/8 × 17 × 19 1/4 in. (49.2 × 43.2 × 48.9 cm)

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Tools and Equipment
Exhibition: Taking the Stage
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Associations and institutions; Cosmetics; Film; Hollywood (Film); Labor; Professional organizations; Race discrimination

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd525c992ec-a381-4d03-ae90-40fe58136993