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Boot polishing brush

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Object Names

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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