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Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2016.119.0 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society…
Shaving Stand
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2016.119.0 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Shaving Stand

Mediummetal; glass; wood; ceramic; horse hair
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height of stand x width x depth of base): 11 1/4 × 5 3/8 × 5 1/8in. (28.6 × 13.7 × 13cm)
Component (length of brush): 3 5/8in. (9.2cm)
Component (height x diameter of bowl): 2 1/4 × 3 3/4in. (5.7 × 9.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA shaving stand consisting of a wooden base with a mirror attached (a). The mirror is round and there is a clamp beneath the mirror for the shaving brush. The brush (b) has a metal handle and the bristles are probably horse hair. On the base of the stand a metal holder is attached, so that the shaving mug (c) will stay in place. The shaving mug has a metal outside and white, ceramic interior. A round bar of soap is stored in the bowl. The base of the stand has four metal feet in the corners.
Object number2016.119.0a-c
On View
Not on view
Shaving Mug
William Davenport & Company
about 1845
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Pitchers .3 and .4
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Lid
William Davenport & Company
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Lidded Soap Dish
William Davenport & Company
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Toothbrush Holder or Razor Box
Sarah Maria Raymond
about 1845
Brush and Original Box
The Fuller Brush Company
Copyright 1927
Gift of Theresa A. DiCorleto, Anthony DiCorleto, and Maria Hutnick in memory of Rocco A. DiCorl…
Rocco A. DiCorleto
1918-1919
Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.50  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Richard Welling