Toothbrushes and grooming brushes

Toothbrushes and grooming brushes

Two toothbrushes and two grooming brushes. The toothbrushes, made of bone, were manufactured by Yarmouth makers on behalf of Yarmouth chemists. One bears the name of Oliver and Co. The name on the other is now illegible through decay of the bone surface. Oliver and Co...
Paintbrush

Paintbrush

Paintbrush, minus the handle. The bristles are held together by copper wire wrapped around the top and covered by a thin metal band. The shaped shank is of wood. There is evidence of wear to the bristles.    
Brush

Brush

Brush for scrubbing mud off boots or for general household scrubbing. Thick stiff bristles are secured in groups by trace remains of copper wire. They are much worn down, showing why the brush was thrown away.