Abalone Shell Nail File

Dateca. 1920

Mediumabalone shell, metal

Dimensionsnail file: 5 3/4 × 3/4 × 1/4 in. (14.6 × 1.9 × 0.6 cm)
buffer: 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 1 in. (1.3 × 9.5 × 2.5 cm)
tweezers: 5 1/2 × 3/4 × 1/4 in. (14 × 1.9 × 0.6 cm)
pick: 3 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/8 in. (8.9 × 1.3 × 0.3 cm)
cuticle knife: 4 1/4 × 3/4 × 1/4 in. (10.8 × 1.9 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dominic De Palma

Object numberPC2001.42.15.1

DescriptionThis nail file from a pedicure set encompasses a form similar to that of an artist's palette knife. The handle portion includes rounded edges and is slightly wider at the bottom. The surface of the handle includes segments of abalone shell, creating a colorful, iridescent appearance. The top portion of the tool is composed of a metal, rigid segment with a squared-off end.

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