Manufactured by
Agalin, French
Used by
Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
Date
mid 20th Century
Medium
Bakelite (TM) and chamois
Dimensions
6 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (15.9 x 3.8 x 4.8 cm)
Description
This a nail buffer made of chamois leather and semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic. The object has design embellishments of black and gold designs in the art deco style on the wide flat lid. There is a triangular handle rising from the center of the lid. The light colored, rounded chamois leather buffer is attached to the underside of the lid by a plastic band wrapped around its base.
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
equipment for personal use: grooming, hygiene and health care
Topic
Actors
Beauty culture
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.27.2.3a
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c0e0d5f-281e-4be6-b8e5-905021b87a0f

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