Set, Toilet
Object number2013.102.5 a,b
Datec. 1890
Mediumsilver
Credit LineGift of Sally K. Whigham
DescriptionToilet set comprised of silver brush and silver hand mirror. Each has embossed floral design and monogram.Dimensions8.5 x 3.003 in. (21.6 x 7.6 cm)Inscriptions(a,b)
Engraved "ECM" on back.
Historical NotesSilver toiletry set belonging to Emily Medick Kimmich before her marriage to Louis Kimmich in 1896. German immigrant Emily Medick was a personal seamstress to the H.J. Heinz family until her marriage to another German immigrant, Louis Kimmich, in 1896. The family lived at 5412 Broad Street in East Liberty where Louis ran the L. Kimmich barber shop. The family had two children, a daughter named Henrietta and a son.
Previous owner
Emily Medick Kimmich
(born 1874)
Related person
Louis Kimmich
Related institution
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
Related person
Henry John Heinz
(1844 - 1919)
On View
Not on view
1920-1929
Continental Hair Products, Inc.
1925