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Bakelite hand mirror from dresser set owned by Lena Horne

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@ National Museum of African American History and Culture

Agalin, French

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".
Format:
Bakelite (Tm) And Reflective Glass
Rights:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Smithsonian Institution