I typed those words into google and it told me it is faux ivory. I didn't
expect it to be made of very precious things although it must have been very
pretty when it was new, and wondered what the equvalent of todays plastic
would have been and maybe this answers my question.
I put an extra
A quick check on google tells me that French Ivory is a plastic produced to
simulate ivory. It is made from celluloid plastic with some ground powdered
ivory mixed in. It was first produced by the Xylonite Company in 1866. It
is most commonly made into sets for the dressing table - very
Malvary and Sue,
thank you for the info about French Ivory.
Ilske in Hamburg where the sun has just come out after two grey days
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Sue - your other options are: Wood, bamboo, French Ivory.
When you remove the fabric that is on the sticks at the moment, do so very
carefully as it will give you a good template. Also, before you remove the
fabric spread the fan out and draw a good shape and take careful
measurements. It
Hello Malvary,
could you please explain me what French Ivory is? I knew only ivory.
Thank you
Ilske
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