Cellulose nitrate powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne
Object Details
- Description
- The base for a powder box (2011.27.2.11a). The base is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. The lid (2011.27.2.11b) has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Object number
- 2011.27.2.11a
- Created by
- Agalin, French
- Used by
- Lena Horne, American, 1917 - 2010
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
- Type
- boxes (containers)
- Medium
- Bakelite (TM)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 4 x 2 3/16 in. (10.2 x 5.6 cm)
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Accessories and Personal Effects
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Singers (Musicians)
- Record ID
- nmaahc_2011.27.2.11a
