4 Piece French Ivory Celluloid Vanity Set
- According to Google AI, these celluloid vanity sets were popular from the late 19th century to the 1940s as a durable substitute for real ivory. The color of this set is commonly referred to as "French Ivory," "Ivory Pyralin," or "Ivorine" because the celluloid material was designed to mimic the look of genuine ivory. The material often has faint, tightly drawn lines to enhance this illusion. The covered jar was likely used as a powder puff box or for storing jewelry or cotton balls. The jar with the hole in the lid is a hair receiver. It was a common fixture on Victorian ladies' dressing tables and was used to collect hair from brushes. The collected hair was often used to stuff small bags called "ratts" to bulk out fashionable hairstyles. The brush with the handle is most likely a hairbrush. The longer oblong brush is most likely a clothes brush. The brushes appear to have natural bristles which are likely made from boar hair. The item's yellowish tint is common for vintage celluloid and helps indicate its age.
- Only the hairbrush is marked "French Ivory" (see photo 4) but all the pieces appear to belong to the same set.
- These items have scratches and some areas with discoloration but no chips or cracks.
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