Brush
Brush
Brush

Brush

Object number2007.155.1
Datec. 1900
OriginGermany
MediumWood; Animal hair(?)
Credit LineGift of David M. Fassinger
DescriptionRectangular flat brush with wooden handle and two types of bristles: on outside edge, tan, medium-touch; inside rectangle of harder bristles, dark brown. Carved/embossed on top of handle is tailor name and location.Dimensions1.625 x 2.125 x 8 in. (4.1 x 5.4 x 20.3 cm)
InscriptionsCarved/embossed on top of handle: "JOE WURDACK / MERCHANT TAILOR / N.S. PITTSBURGH, PA." [N.S. most likely stands for North Side.]
MarksMaker's mark engraved on front side: "MADE IN GERMANY"
Related person
On View
Not on view
navigate_beforenavigate_next