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Monogrammed hair receiver pot

Side view of a hair receiver pot showing the straight sides. Side view of a hair receiver pot showing the straight sides. Side view of a hair receiver pot showing the straight sides. Top view of a hair receiver pot showing the hole in the lid. Top view of a hair receiver pot showing the inside of the lid. Top view of a hair receiver pot showing the inner surface. Underside view of a hair receiver pot showing the base. Side view of a dressing table set showing all the pieces. Top view of a dressing table set showing all the pieces.
Side view of a hair receiver pot showing the straight sides. Side view of a hair receiver pot showing the straight sides. Side view of a hair receiver pot showing the straight sides. Top view of a hair receiver pot showing the hole in the lid. Top view of a hair receiver pot showing the inside of the lid. Top view of a hair receiver pot showing the inner surface. Underside view of a hair receiver pot showing the base. Side view of a dressing table set showing all the pieces. Top view of a dressing table set showing all the pieces.

Classification

Description

A hair receiver pot made from French Ivory, a trade name for cellulose nitrate, manufactured circa 1920s -1930s. This is part of a set monogrammed with the initials J.E.N. which is outlined in black and highlighted in a deep blue colour. Each piece is also stamped with the words Palmer's French Ivory.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Palmer

Inscriptions

stamped: "Palmer's French Ivory" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008789.3

Date

1920 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
celluloid - generic term
French Ivory - trade name
Dimensions
Height
47mm
Diameter
104mm

Colour

cream
black
blue