Category 3: Personal Objects➔Toilet Articles➔Beauty Supplies➔Mirror, Hand

Artifact

Accession Number:
81-11-4-A
Date
circa 1920
Description
A French ivory hand mirror. This mirror is a part of a 9 piece set of toiletries. In the 1920's, women would sit at their dresser and relax while getting ready for the day. They often had items like hand mirrors, brushes, compact powders and nail care, all set up at their dresser. French ivory was one of the more popular brands as you can see many of these sets still showing up almost 100 years later. 
Materials
celluloid, glass, glue.
Measurements
10 in. L x 1/2 in. H
Category
Mirror, Hand