Boring Ivory Tusks
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Boring Ivory Tusks
" From jungle to dressing table." Boring ivory elephant tusks, for making into brush handles, billiard balls and other beautiful objects for ladies dressing tables. Date: February 1933
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1933 Balls Beautiful Billiard Boring Brush Dressing Elephant Handles Ivory Jungle Tables Tusks Waistcoat
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From Jungle to Dressing Table: The Transformation of Boring Ivory Tusks, February 1933 This photograph captures the intriguing process of transforming raw ivory tusks, sourced from the jungle, into elegant objects for ladies' dressing tables. The image, dated February 1933, reveals a meticulous artisanal industry that once thrived in the early 20th century. In the foreground, a skilled craftsman carefully examines a pair of ivory tusks, their rough, natural texture contrasting starkly with the polished mahogany table and the refined waistcoat he wears. The tusks, harvested from elephants, are the starting point for a labor-intensive journey that results in beautiful, functional items. The tusks are first cut into manageable sections and then shaped using various tools. The ivory is meticulously carved, sanded, and polished to create handles for brushes, billiard balls, and other decorative objects. These transformations breathe new life into the once-raw materials, elevating them to desirable items for the dressing tables of well-to-do ladies. The 1930s were an era of opulence and elegance, and ivory was a coveted material due to its natural beauty and rarity. The ivory trade was a significant industry during this time, with various methods used to obtain the tusks, including both ethical and unethical practices. However, the focus of this image is on the artisanal process of transforming the raw ivory into beautiful objects. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricacies of the ivory industry and the craftsmanship involved in creating these desirable items. It's a reminder of a bygone era, when the exotic allure of ivory tusks could be found not only in the jungle but also on the dressing tables of the well-heeled.
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