Bakelite hand mirror from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century. Creator: Agalin.

Bakelite hand mirror from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century. Creator: Agalin.

2-833-119 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

A hand mirror made of glass and semi-translucent orange bakelite plastic. The mirror is round with a long handle. The object has design accents of black and gold in art deco style on the back. On the front of the mirror's handle there is an engraving that reads "PAT.APL'DFOR / LA PARFAITE / AGALIN". Lena Horne (1917-2010) was an African-American dancer, actress, singer and civil rights activist.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Agalin, attributed to: French: Maker, manufacturer
People Related
  1. Lena Horne: American, African-American: dancer, actress, singer and civil rights activist

Medium
  1. Bakelite (tm) and reflective glass

Picture Type
  1. Hand mirrors
  2. Object

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Lifestyle & Leisure Health & Beauty


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6587x3233
File Size : 62,390kb


Aliases

  1. 2011.27.2.2
  1. NMAAHC-2011_27_2_2_6001
  1. 0990004779
  1. 2-833-119
  1. 2011.27.2.2
  1. 2833119

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