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Object Number
991-12-60/14888
Display Title
Grooming Manicure Set including Three Implements: Small Scoop, Tweezers, and Pi
Descriptions
Object Description
Grooming manicure set including three implements: small scoop, tweezers, and pick. Each are attached to a chain each of which is attached to a coin/medal with a hole in the center. Coin has floral motif embossed on one side and four characters on the other side. Has one chain attached to the top of it. 32.5 cm. (l) x 3.7 cm. (w) x .5 cm. (d).
Inventory Description
Grooming kit, two picks, one scoop, chained to coin replica
Classification
- Grooming kit
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 32.6 x 3.6 x 0.7 cm (12 13/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Coin has floral motif embossed on one side, Chinese characters on other; 991-12-60/14888
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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