Nail File from Traveling Dressing Case
Medium
containers
Classification
containers
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Danny J. H. Kauffman
Accession Number
1984-133-15
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of Victorian luxury with the *Nail File from Traveling Case*, crafted by the esteemed London firm Asprey & Son. between 1872 and 1879, and dated to 1875. Asprey, renowned for bespoke high-end accessories, produced these portable grooming kits for the elite who traveled byship or rail, ensuring impeccable personal care amid the era's expanding mobility. This nail file, classified as a container within the Smithsonian's collection, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of 19th-century British luxury, blending functionality with elegance. Traveling dressing cases l...