Set, Hygiene
Date: 1880s
Medium: Celluloid (french ivory); metal
Dimensions:A: 20 cm x 4 cm
B: 22 cm x 6.5 cm
C: 18 cm x 4 cm
D: 21 cm x 2.5 cm
E: 31 cm long x 3 cm
F: 17 cm x 1.5 cm
Classification: Decorative Arts
Object number: 1984.19.10
DescriptionDressing table items - 6 A. (shoe horn) is made from one piece of ivory: B. (brush with handle) and C. (clothes brush) have french ivory backs and plastic bristles, D. (glove stretcher) is french ivory with curved metal spring piece, E. (shoe hook) has french ivory handle with studs for grip and a metal hook, F. (nail file) has french ivory handle and metal file.