Bone handled brush

Classification

health, care and grooming
baby and child care
grooming

Description

A small hairbrush with handle hand carved from bone and soft natural bristles. It is part of a set along with a comb (PHSL 78.2), and dates from the 1900s. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Object number

PHSL : 78.1

Rights

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Date

1900

Method

carved

Material

animal

bone

bristle

Dimensions

Width

30mm

Length

175mm

Colour

cream