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Shaving Mug and Brush

Datec.1910 mug, c. 1970 brush

MediumA. Clay ceramic, paint. B. Wood, Bakelite, hog's-hair

Dimensionsbrush: 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (14 x 3.8 cm) mug: 4 1/2 x 6 x 3 3/4 in. (11.4 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm)

ClassificationsToilet Article

Catalog number2004.23.1

DescriptionA. This is a ceramic shaving mug with handle connecting spherical base to flared top. Wide spout on side opposite handle. Mug is white with one red rose on the center of front and white and red roses on back. Base reads "MADE IN ENGLAND."
B. This is a large shaving brush. Bristles are white hog's-hair and connect to black Bakelite bracket. Bracket has text in white reading:
BARBERSHOP
PURE BRISTLE
Bracket connects to varnished wood handle.

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