Classification
Description
A dressing table hairbrush, part of 'Orchid Toilette Ware' originally comprising 7 peices made by British Xylonite. It has a round head in light pink and a straight ribbed handle in a darker pink. A hand mirror AIBDC : 006385sa and and tray AIBDC : 006366sa from the set are also in the collection. This object was featured in the Ten Most Wanted research project: http://10most.org.uk/artefact/pink-hair-brush where additional information relating to it can be found.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
moulded: "Made in England" (underside of handle)
Object number
AIBDC : 006347SA
Date
1938 (circa)
Country
Method
Dimensions
Width
90mm
Depth
35mm
Length
190mm
Colour
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light and dark
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