- 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
- 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.




