manicure set

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

manicure set

Entry/Object ID

1994.033.001 a-h

Description

Ivory and chromed metal manicure set. a) folding leather case - velvet lining b) buffer, 1. ivory* back, 2. suede buffer, 3. ring holding buffing cloth in place c) button hook - ivory* handle, chrome metal hook d & e) nail knives - ivory* handles, chrome metal blades f) ivory* & chrome metal cuticle pusher g) ivory* cuticle pusher h) ivory* cuticle pusher i) ivory* box - 1)container. 2) lid *ivory is probably cellulose nitrate

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Palmateer, Calvor

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jun-94 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

set, manicure set

Class

Personal Objects - Toilet Articles - Beauty Supplies

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 16, 1997

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 16, 2025