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Nail file

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-17866

Description

File w/ silver decorated handle in art nouveau style, bleeding heart design. Pointed tip on steel file.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nail files
silver (metal)
steel (alloy)
Silver
Steel
FILE, NAIL

Inscription

Embossed on handle: ""Sterling""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.5 x 0.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2006

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