Toothpick holder, shell on metal stand

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry

2002.99.2769 Front.JPG

2002.99.2769 Front.JPG

Entry/Object ID

2002.99.2769

Description

Cream shell attached to cone-shaped base. Shell has red pattern on inside, and drilled holes (in groupings of 5) for toothpicks.

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

2-1/8 in

Width

3-1/16 in

Length

2-1/4 in

Material

Shell, Metal

Name/Title

Toothpick holder, shell on metal stand