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Hairbrush

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1840

GUSN

GUSN-56121

Description

Tortoise shell with natural bristles. Metal initials "JQ". Oval hairbrush.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hairbrushes (grooming tools)
hair accessories
bristle
tortoise shell
Hairbrush
Hairbrush

Associated Person

Quincy, Josiah, 1744-1775

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.34A

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