by Tom Licence | Jun 23, 2019
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...
by Tom Licence | Jun 16, 2018
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.
by Tom Licence | May 13, 2018
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.