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Brush

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-55959

Description

Oval hairbrush with engraved floral and leaf motif. Incised stripes with interior reserve engraved "MH". All with natural bristles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brushes
silver (metal)
Hairbrush
Hairbrush

Associated Building

Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 10 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.35A

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