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Nail File

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1930

GUSN

GUSN-309085

Description

Nail file with faux tortoise shell handle. Base of file is wrapped with yellow string not original to object.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nail files
plastic (organic material)
metal
string (fiber product)
Art Deco
tortoise shell
Tool, Manicure
File, Nail
File, Nail

Additional Identification Number

571.1
856

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

3/4 x 5/26 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Anne L. von Rosenberg

Accession Number

2012.120.1.6

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