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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
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Shaving Mug
    William Davenport & Company
    about 1845
    Shaving Mug
    Bennie Katzman
    1890-1900
    Washbowl
    William Davenport & Company
    about 1845
    Pitchers .3 and .4
    William Davenport & Company
    about 1845
    Washbowl .1 and pitcher .2
    William Davenport & Company
    about 1845
    Lid
    William Davenport & Company
    about 1845
    Lidded Soap Dish
    William Davenport & Company
    about 1845
    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