Used by:

Lena Horne, American, 1917 - 2010  Search this

Manufactured by:

Agalin, French  Search this

Medium:

Bakelite (TM) and reflective glass

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 14 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 3/8 in. (36.8 x 16.2 x 1 cm)

Type:

hand mirrors

Date:

mid 20th Century

Description:

This is a hand mirror made of glass and semi-translucent orange bakelite plastic. The mirror is round with a long handle. The object has design accents of black and gold in art deco style on the back. On the front of the mirror's handle there is an engraving that reads "PAT.APL'DFOR / LA PARFAITE / AGALIN".

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Singers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2011.27.2.2

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Accessories and Personal Effects

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5398cc3ae-d07d-41aa-969d-131e2a043f70

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.27.2.2