Hand Mirror

Hand Mirror

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Description
The “Dupont Lucite U.S.A.” inscription on the back of this hand mirror refers to an acrylic material invented by Dupont in 1931.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
mirror, hand
maker
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
place made
United States
Measurements
overall: 23.5 cm x 13 cm x 1 cm; 9 1/4 in x 5 1/8 in x 3/8 in
overall: 3/8 in x 5 1/16 in x 9 3/8 in;.9525 cm x 12.85875 cm x 23.8125 cm
ID Number
CH.334342.189
accession number
310799
catalog number
334342.189
Credit Line
Gift of Celanese Plastics Company
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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