A flower vase, ca. 1920s

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A flower vase, ca. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2017.49.2.3

Description

A small flower vase belonging to Anita or Edith Temple, ca. 1920s. The small vase is cream in color and made of French ivory celluloid and is part of the vanity set. It was made to hold a single flower. The bottom of the container has a label "IVORY DU BARRY PY-RA-LIN." The early plastic was manufactured by Dupont and made to resemble natural ivory. With minor light brown stains, it is in good condition.