“Andenken A Non̄enfelsen” Blue and Gold toothpick Holder.

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry

2002.99.2789 Front.JPG

2002.99.2789 Front.JPG

Entry/Object ID

2002.99.2789

Description

Blue pressed glass cylindrical toothpick holder with hobnail pattern and flared base. Thick gold lip, mostly worn, with the handpainted words “Andenken A Non̄enfelsen” which means “Keepsake/souvenir of Nun’s Rock”.

Collection

Toothpick Holder Collection

Category

Personal Oral Hygiene

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

Germany

Notes

Copyright Status: Unknown

Lexicon

Getty AAT

* Untyped Getty AAT

toothpick holders

Dimensions

Height

2-1/8 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

2-1/8 in

Material

Glass

Name/Title

“Andenken A Non̄enfelsen” Blue and Gold toothpick Holder.