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Dressing brush

Side view of a brush showing the straight edges. Side view of a brush showing the stepped design on the top. Side view of a brush showing the straight edges. Side view of a brush showing the stepped design on the top. Top view of a brush showing the stepped design on the handle. Top view of a brush showing the stepped design on the handle. Underside view of a brush showing the bristles. Underside view of a brush showing the bristles.
Side view of a brush showing the straight edges. Side view of a brush showing the stepped design on the top. Side view of a brush showing the straight edges. Side view of a brush showing the stepped design on the top. Top view of a brush showing the stepped design on the handle. Top view of a brush showing the stepped design on the handle. Underside view of a brush showing the bristles. Underside view of a brush showing the bristles.

Classification

Description

A green pearlescent cellulose nitrate dressing brush, with natural bristles, probably part of a set, thought to be Xylonite produced by BXL, circa 1920s
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
BXL

Object number

AIBDC : 008250

Date

1920 - 1929 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
Xylonite - trade name
celluloid - generic term
animal
bristle
Dimensions
Width
40mm
Depth
35mm
Length
152mm

Colour

green