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Toilet paper holder

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-296652

Description

Chrome plated toilet paper holder with scrolled decoration engraved or etched onto back; contains pens and pencils.

Details

Descriptive Terms

toilet paper holders
chrome steel
Holder, Tissue

Inscription

"THE J I MOTT IRON WORKS N" (stamped)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.1207

Places

United States

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