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Hairbrush

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1897

GUSN

GUSN-64623

Description

Shaped handle with beaded and floral cartouches

Details

Descriptive Terms

hairbrushes (grooming tools)
hair accessories
silver (metal)
Hairbrush
Silver
Hairbrush

Inscription

RR Sterling 105 (Engraved)

Associated Person

Holt, Constance, 1879-1968

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.75 x 2.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.591.1

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