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Infant Hairbrush

Collection Type

  • Household Accessories

Date

1930-1939

GUSN

GUSN-26663

Description

Pink marbleized celluloid brush; two acrylic painted flowers (pink, yellow, white) and the word "Baby"; off-white bristles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hairbrushes (grooming tools)
acrylic (plastic)
bristle
celluloid (cellulosic)
childhood
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Children's toilet articles
Celluloid
Bristle
Acrylic
Flower
Childhood
Hairbrush

Inscription

Painted on back: ""BABY""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 x 4.75 x 2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Dinsmore

Accession Number

1999.99

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