B1_008057 Minature Penknives (x2)

Item Reference: 008057
Category: Personal Accessories (Gents)
Format: Artefact
Description: 2 minature penknives. 1 x twin bladed penknife, silver metal handle with ornate flower carvings, 6cm long. 1 x cream ivory-effect, single blade, 5cm long. No other markings
Date: 1930s
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Two small penknives, shown folded
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Two small penknives shown partially open
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Two small penknives, shown folded
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B1_008406 Tie Tree and Ironing Plate

Item Reference: 008406
Category: Personal Accessories (Gents)
Format: Artefact
Description: Tie Tree and Ironing Plate, marked ‘Horne Brothers Ltd.’ , ‘Horbro’ and ‘Patent App For’; 30cm long, Possibly chrome, with hanging hole. Horne Bros may refer to a Manchester men’s outfitters active until 1993.
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Full length view of tie tree and ironing plate
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Close up view of writing engraved on the tie ironing plate
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Close up view of the top end of the plate
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Back view of the tie ironing plate
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Close up view of the plate
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B1_008408 Slideaway Brush and Nail Kit

Item Reference: 008408
Category: Personal Accessories (Gents)
Format: Artefact
Description: Twinco Slidaway Brush & Nail Kit, each with slide-out lid in separate compartment glued together to form one rectangular package, 6cm x 10cm x 2cm, with two slim pockets sewn on outside, possibly for nail files. Brush has seven rotating bristles.
Date: c. 1950s
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Box open to show the nail kit
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Box open to show fold-up hairbrush
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Side view of brush with bristles raised
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Top view of box, fully closed
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Underside view of box
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