Tooth-brush holder (Britannia metal)

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Object numberHC.J.12.X.6
TitleTooth-brush holder (Britannia metal)
DescriptionTooth-brush holder (Britannia metal) with 5 holes at each end for ventilation. Joseph J. F. Lemaire (1782-1834) illustrated, Traite sur les Dents (1822), a double-ended tooth-brush which could coveniently fit into this type of container. Possibly early nineteenth century.
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameTooth-brush holder (Britannia metal)
Object categoryDental
MaterialBritannia metal
Dimensions
- Length: 16.6 cm
Width: 3.1 cm
Depth: 2.1 cm