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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\MATERIALS FACET\Materials\materials\materials by origin\plant material\wood and wood products\wood\wood by composition or origin\hardwood\

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Boot Polishing Brush with a dark wood handle and black bristles, early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.26.2
Description

Part of a boot polishing kit, dark handle with black bristles. Etched on curved side of brush is 'GENUINE EBONY' and 'Interlock'. On the flat side of the brush is etched 'PATENT PENDING' and 'JAPAN' and 'U.M. NO. 24499 REG. I. J. G. PAT. OFF.'



Inscription(s)

Inscribed by etching, "GENUINE EBONY" and "Interlock" and "PATENT PENDING" and "JAPAN" and "U.M. NO. 24499 REG. I. J. G. PAT. OFF."

Dates: early 20th century

Boot polishing brush with dark wood handle and tan bristles, early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.26.1
Description

Part of a boot polishing kit, dark handle with tan bristles. Etched on curved side of brush is 'GENUINE EBONY' and 'Interlock'. On the flat side of the brush is etched 'PATENT PENDING' and 'JAPAN' and 'U.M. NO. 24499 REG. I. J. G. PAT. OFF.'



Inscription(s)

Inscribed by etching, "GENUINE EBONY" and "Interlock" and "PATENT PENDING" and "JAPAN" and "U.M. NO. 24499 REG. I. J. G. PAT. OFF."

Dates: early 20th century