Nail Buffer
1900-1915 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
During the Edwardian period maintaining the correct appearance was vital. Etiquette manuals and fashion journals instructed ladies not only on how they should behave, but also advised on their dress and toilette.
The nail buffer is typical of the type of beauty accessory a woman might own and it is small enough to be carried in a handbag. Many women had dressing cases which contained brushes, combs, perfume and ointment bottles, powder puffs and manicure tools. These were sometimes given as wedding presents.
The nail buffer is typical of the type of beauty accessory a woman might own and it is small enough to be carried in a handbag. Many women had dressing cases which contained brushes, combs, perfume and ointment bottles, powder puffs and manicure tools. These were sometimes given as wedding presents.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Bone and leather |
| Brief description | Nail buffer, bone handle with buffer covered in cream and blue kid leather, British or French, 1900-1915 |
| Physical description | Bone handle with buffer covered in cream and blue kid leather. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr and Mrs Paul Sapirstein |
| Summary | During the Edwardian period maintaining the correct appearance was vital. Etiquette manuals and fashion journals instructed ladies not only on how they should behave, but also advised on their dress and toilette. The nail buffer is typical of the type of beauty accessory a woman might own and it is small enough to be carried in a handbag. Many women had dressing cases which contained brushes, combs, perfume and ointment bottles, powder puffs and manicure tools. These were sometimes given as wedding presents. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.52-2005 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2008 |
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