Frog Holding Up Shell Toothpick Holder

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry

2002.99.2761 Side 2.JPG

2002.99.2761 Side 2.JPG

Entry/Object ID

2002.99.2761

Description

Clear Glass (slightly opaque from molded pattern) frog holding up ammonite shell with opening for toothpicks in shell. Base is another shell/lily pad/sand? Highly detailed, molded detailing on entire piece.

Collection

Toothpick Holder Collection

Category

Personal Oral Hygiene

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ohio Flint Glass Co.

Date made

circa 1897

Place

* Untyped Place

Dunkirk, Indiana, USA

Notes

Copyright Status: Public Domain

Lexicon

Getty AAT

* Untyped Getty AAT

toothpick holders

Dimensions

Height

2-5/8 in

Width

2-9/16 in

Length

4 in

Material

Glass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Ohio Flint Glass Co.

Name/Title

Frog Holding Up Shell Toothpick Holder