Silver handled Hat Brush with rococo design, late 1890s - early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Silver handled Hat Brush with rococo design, late 1890s - early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1985.33.9

Description

Acc. No. 85.33.9 Subject Category: Household Date or period: Late 1890's, early 1900's Object: Brush, hat Description: Sterling silver handled hat brush in rococo design of entwining flowers and leaves. Hallmarked, signed "Sterling" and numbered C159. Size: L-6 1/2 inches. History of Object: Sterling silver hat brush from the dressing table of Harriet Holmes Haslett, Mrs. Samuel M., mother of the donor, and a member of an old time Alameda family. Acquired from: Doris H. Goodman Date: 9-15-85