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File, Nail
https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/528b149f-3efe-4c53-b7eb-188923045543
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2002.046.3
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Collection
General Collection
Description
One of a set of three toiletry tools with mother-of-pearl handles and steel shanks. Most of tool length comprises a stout file. Tip extends to a shart point for cleaning fingernails. Shell handle widens and flattens out to a rounded terminal.
Year Range From
1875
Year Range To
1900
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
CC N
Storage Cabinet
Unit 10
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Subcategory
Toilet Article
Object Name
File, Nail
Material
Mother of Pearl, Steel
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-16
Condition Notes
Metal is darkened with tarnish and there is slight soiling.
Object ID
2002.046.3
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.046.3
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