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  1. Child's Toothbrush, c. 1890s - Toothbrush

    Toothbrush from the Crocker-Easton Estate. Brass child's(?) toothbrush is shaped like an elongated figure-8. Smaller section at top has a recess for holding removable bristles. An etched tight-weave basket pattern decorates the top grip and the entire length of the back. Back is also decorated with a raised border. Natural bristle insert has a bakalite(?) base that extends beyond the bristles, ending in a point for securing the brush in pla...

    Record Type: Object

    Child's Toothbrush
  2. Child's Toothbrush Holder, c. 1890s - Toothbrush

    Toothbrush Holder from the Crocker-Easton Estate. Brass child's(?) toothbrush holder is shaped like an elongated figure-8. Smaller section at top has a recess for holding removable bristles. An etched tight-weave basket pattern decorates the top grip and the entire length of the back. Back is also decorated with a raised border.

    Record Type: Object

    Toothbrush Holder
  3. Curling Iron, c. 1900-1920 - Iron, Curling

    Curling Iron has brass handles and steel curling rods. Rods separate at base where one goes through the handle of the other (like scissors). Grips are cylindrical and are etched with a tight basket weave pattern. At top of grips are white ceramic(?) rings.

    Record Type: Object

    Curling Iron

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