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Nail File

Object Details

Description
Small metal nail file in a leather cover stored and covered in layers of cotton. This nail file was part of a midwife's kit from Buffalo, NY, about 1920.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
Gift from Joseph Badlotto in memory of Rosa Bonfante and her daughter Mary Bonfante Chirchirillo Badlotto
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
leather (container material)
Measurements
overall: 1/8 in x 3 5/8 in x 5/8 in; .3175 cm x 9.2075 cm x 1.5875 cm
overall: 8.9 cm x .9 cm x .1 cm; 3 1/2 in x 11/32 in x 1/32 in
part: cover: 6.5 cm x 1.5 cm x .5 cm; 2 9/16 in x 19/32 in x 3/16 in
Object Name
nail file
midwife's kit
Nail file, out of case
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