Functional object - Brush, 19th to mid-20th century

Historical information

Clothes brushes have been used since the 1700s for keeping clothing clean and presentable. This clothes brush is one of quality, being made from natural bristle and ebony.

Significance

This clothes brush is representative of the equipment used to groom and clean garments in the 19th century and even into today.

Physical description

Clothes brush, ladies' item, rectangular with rounded corners. Blonde hair bristles and black ebony handle.

Inscriptions & markings

"REAL EBONY"

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