Cellulose nitrate powder box lid from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

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Created by: Agalin, French
Used by: Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010

Date: mid 20th Century

Medium: Bakelite (TM)
Dimensions: Diameter: 4 7/8 x 1 in. (12.4 x 2.5 cm)

Description: The lid (2011.27.2.11b) for a powder box (2011.27.2.11a). The lid is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. In addition, it has black and gold colored embellishments in the art deco style.

Classification: Adornment

Type: lids

Topic: Actors; Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.27.2.11b

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

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Cellulose nitrate powder box lid from dresser set owned by Lena Horne