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Hand mirror

Front view of a mirror showing the handle. Side view of a mirror showing the handle. Side view of a mirror showing the frame. Side view of a mirror showing the frame. Side view of a mirror showing the back. Side view of a mirror showing the back. Side view of a mirror showing the handle. Rear view of a mirror showing the back Side view of a brush showing the dressing table set.
Front view of a mirror showing the handle. Side view of a mirror showing the handle. Side view of a mirror showing the frame. Side view of a mirror showing the frame. Side view of a mirror showing the back. Side view of a mirror showing the back. Side view of a mirror showing the handle. Rear view of a mirror showing the back Side view of a brush showing the dressing table set.

Classification

Description

A rectangular hand mirror with a back and handle made from green coloured imitation shagreen (shark skin) Xylonite, probably by the British Xylonite Co. The mirror has a bevelled edge and its shape echoes the tray from the set. This mirror is part of a set comprising tray, boxes, brush and hand mirror.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
British Xylonite

Object number

AIBDC : 006922.2

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
Xylonite - trade name glass
CN
cellulose nitrate
celluloid - generic term
Dimensions
Width
180mm
Height
248mm
Depth
25mm

Colour

green