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Toothbrush holder

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-20134

Description

Toothbrush holder, black transfer printed pattern w/ floral branch and butterfly; body white; cup-like shape w/ raised ring around rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

toothbrush holders
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
tin (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
floral patterns
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Sprig
Butterfly
HOLDER, TOOTHBRUSH

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.625 (H), 2.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3304

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