Porcelain Goldfinch on Tree Stump Toothpick Holder

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry

Entry/Object ID

2002.99.2928

Description

Porcelain toothpick holder in the shape of a goldfinch on a tree stump. The base is round and sculpted/painted to look like the ground. The holes for the toothpicks are in the bird's back.

Collection

Toothpick Holder Collection

Category

Personal Oral Hygiene

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Notes

Copyright Status: Unknown

Lexicon

Getty AAT

* Untyped Getty AAT

toothpick holders

Dimensions

Height

3-3/8 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

3-7/8 in

Material

Porcelain

Name/Title

Porcelain Goldfinch on Tree Stump Toothpick Holder