Shaving Stand
MakerMade by
Unknown
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
Object number2016.119.0a-c
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.
Status
Not on view
Richard Welling