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Fireplace Brush

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1910-1925

GUSN

GUSN-63527

Description

Gilt handle & shaft; growling chinese dog's head; red bristles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brushes
firesets
brass (alloy)
gilding
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
dog (animal)
Orientalism
Brass
Orientalism
Gilded
Dog
BRUSH

Associated Building

Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

P1098

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

23 x 11 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Barr Wade

Accession Number

1948.245

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