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Hairbrush

Original Owner (American, 1887 - 1968)
Manufacturer (American, 1904 - 1915)
Datebefore 1904-before 1915
Medium14K gold, wood, boar's bristles
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 9 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/8in. (24.4 x 7.3 x 2.9cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schiro and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionHair brush that is part of a 14K mounted bureau set, in a finely chased Hepplewhite pattern, made by Reeves & Browne. The hair brush has boar's bristles in a wood base painted in white paint.
Object number1980.73.3.2
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Collections
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