Tortoise shell Sheath Manicure Set

Maker
Unknown Maker
Production date
Circa 1900
 Description
Small fold up manicure set with tortoiseshell sheath cover. There are three insturtments - metal nail file, metal hook and ivory pick housed with in the sheath. The sheath and instruments are all attached by a hinge at both ends and turn for opening and closing on the two hinge mechanism.
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Object detail

Maker
Production date
Circa 1900
Media/Materials
Tortioseshell, Metal and Ivory
Measurements
length: 56mm Width: 6mm Depth: 4mm
Extended": 93mm
Production place
Unknown
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1961/24/1

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