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Shoeshine kit

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-25873

Description

Rectangular mahogany box w/ hook clasps. Contains 2 brushes and a bottle opener.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kits (sets)
accessories
bristle
wood (plant material)
Bristle
KIT, SHOESHINE

Inscription

One brush labeled: ""P.F. Hendershott, Druggist, Corner 13th and F St., NW Washington, D.C.""

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

People and Organizations

P.F. Hendershott

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 x 2.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.325

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