Horne Lena Collection

Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lena Horne and Lennie Hayton, New York, N.Y. 1946

Bakelite shoe horn from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A shoe horn made of orange semi-tranlucent bakelite plastic. Shaped like a long oval, it is decorated with black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style on the handle

Bakelite hand mirror from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A hand mirror made of glass and semi-translucent orange bakelite plastic. The mirror is round with a long handle. The object has design accents of black and gold in art deco style on the back

Bakelite case for nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
It is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is rectangular in shape with an oval bowl that is missing a large section

Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
The base is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. The lid (2011.27.2.11b) has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style

Bakelite comb from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century. Creator: Agalin
Comb made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. Decorated with black and gold embellishments along the spine in art deco style, it has smaller, closely spaced teeth at one end, and more larger

Bakelite hair brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A hairbrush made of orange semi-translucent bakelite with synthetic tan bristles. The brush back has black and gold embellishments in art deco style

Bakelite clothes brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A clothes brush made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite with synthetic tan bristles. It is decorated with black and gold embellishments in art deco style

Tray for dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century. Creator: Kassoy
This black tray is rectangular with a shallow rim. The tray is made of a hard cardboard that is covered with black paper stamped to imitate leather

Green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather, 1943. Creator: Unknown
A green velvet dress worn by Lena Horne in the film Stormy Weather (1943). The dress has a gathered waist, buckle-back, and ermine collar

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Horne Lena was a force to be reckoned with - a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering determination. Her presence commanded attention in any room she entered, her confidence radiating from within. With a heart full of compassion and a mind sharp as a tack, she navigated through life's challenges with poise and resilience. Her infectious laughter could light up even the darkest of days, bringing joy to all those lucky enough to know her. Horne Lena had a way of making everyone feel seen and heard, her empathy shining through in every interaction. She was a trailblazer in every sense of the word, breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings wherever she went. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who were touched by her kindness and wisdom. Horne Lena may no longer walk among us, but her spirit continues to inspire us to live boldly and fearlessly. She taught us that true strength comes from within, that love is the most powerful force in the universe. Rest easy, dear Horne Lena - your memory will forever be cherished.