Brush

Object number2013.41.1 a-i

OriginCanada

MediumWood, bristles, paint, plastic, leather

Credit LineGift of George Westinghouse IV

DescriptionSet of seven (7) hair brushes and one (1) comb with comb case: Two (2) oval hair brushes with black wooden backing and white bristles. Long, oval, hair brush with white painted polished wooden backing and bristles. Etched/painted in the center of the wooden backing is a monograman. Paddle brush with white painted polished wooden backing and bristles. Etched/painted on the back of the paddle is a monogram. Long, oval hair brush with black painted wooden backing and white bristles. Black, plastic, comb with both coarse and fine teeth. Tan, leather comb case sewn with yellow thread. Long, oval, hair brush with black painted wooden backing and white bristles. Long, rectangular, hair brush with rounded ends and black painted wooden backing. Fine white bristles.Dimensionsa) 5.50'' x 3.25'' x 1.500''
b) 5.50'' x 3.25'' x 1.500''
c) 8.125" x 2.50" x 1.25''
d) 8.312'' x 2.25'' x 1.187''
e) 6.437'' x 1.687'' x 1.187''
f) comb: 7.25'' x 1.437''
g) case: 8.125'' x 1.687''
h) 7.187'' x 2.625'' x 1.375''
i) 6.375'' x 1.125'' x 1.375''
Inscriptions(c)
Etched/painted in the center of the wooden backing is an entwined "G" and "W" with an "R" in the center; the "W" is filled in with diagonal line shading and the "R" is also filled in.

(d)
Etched/painted on the back of the paddle is an entwined "G" and "W" with an "R" in the center; the "W" is filled in with diagonal line shading and the "R" is also filled in.
Marks(a)
On one side inside the finger groove is stamped "300".

(b)
On one side inside the finger groove is stamped "300".

(f)
On the spine above the fine teeth is embossed "MADE IN CANADA" with the "IN" encircled; above the coarse teeth is an encircled "51"; on the reverse side's spine is embossed "PRO-PHY-LAC (?) TIC (?) 170".
Historical NotesBelonged to George Westinghouse, Jr.

Previous owner George Westinghouse Jr. (1846 - 1914)

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