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Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

About the Item

This charming antique box dates to the late 19th century and is a Victorian-era travel kit with sewing and grooming tools, also known as an etui or nécessaire. The compact travel case is finished with painted hide and a decorative metal trim, and opens by a hinged lid with a button latch. Neatly tucked into the velvet-lined case, the kit includes a rectangular mirror, scissors, a nail file, an awl, an extractor, a pocket blade, a needle case, and a thimble. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CFC6811stDibs: LU820039421442

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