Classification
Description
A long, slim brush with soft natural bristles, thought to be a hat brush. The back of the brush is made from thermoformed cellulose nitrate in imitation of ivory, with upturned edges and rounded ends, probably by Addis in the early part of the 20th century. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) Collection.
Object number
PHSL : 470
Date
1910 - 1939 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
| plastic | |
| CN | back |
| cellulose nitrate | |
| celluloid - generic term | |
| animal | bristles |
| bristle |
Dimensions
Width
25mm
Depth
40mm
Length
175mm