Orchid Toilet Ware mirror

Front view of a hand mirror showing the round glass. Rear view of a hand mirror showing the contrasting head and handle. Close view of a hand mirror showing the contrasting head and handle.
Front view of a hand mirror showing the round glass. Rear view of a hand mirror showing the contrasting head and handle. Close view of a hand mirror showing the contrasting head and handle.

Description

A pink hand mirror with a circular glass and a darker pink ribbed handle, part of Orchid Toilet Ware originally comprising 7 pieces made by British Xylonite. A hairbrush AIBDC : 006347sa and tray AIBDC : 006366sa from the set are also in the collection. Information has been added to this record as a result of the Ten Most Wanted research project: http://10most.org.uk/artefact/pink-hair-brush where additional information about can be found.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "Made in England" (handle)

Object number

AIBDC : 006385SA

Date

1938

Country

Dimensions
Width
133mm
Depth
20mm
Length
260mm

Colour

light and dark