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Shaving Brush Case

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-611

Description

Detachable brush holder; cylindrical; brush gone.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shaving brushes
silver (metal)
Product, Shaving
Case, Shaving Brush
Silver
Slip Cast
Cartouche
Case, Shaving Brush

Inscription

"GAD" (Engraved on the outer body)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Wickliffe Draper

Accession Number

1934.19

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