Ironstone Toothbrush Holder

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Ironstone Toothbrush Holder

Entry/Object ID

2011.400

Description

A white, ceramic toothbrush holder. The top of the holder is square, and corners bump out a bit down the sides, giving the body a more rounded appearance. There is a bevel around the top, and small feet at the bottom.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Arthur J. Wilkinson, Ltd

Date made

circa 1885 - circa 1896

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Dates are an estimate, based on the appearance of the maker's mark, and the lack of "Ltd" in the mark.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of holder

Transcription

ROYAL PATENT IRONSTONE / ARTHUR J WILKINSON / BURSLEM, ENGLAND.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Holder, Toothbrush

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Hygiene Objects

Nomenclature Class

Toilet Articles

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

712

Number Type

Old Accession Number

Other Number

7

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Length

2-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Width and length measurements taken at the widest portion of the holder.

Material

Ceramic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dora Rankin

Notes

Donor

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Gift of Dora Rankin

Owner/Agent

Dora Rankin

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquisition Date

Mar 20, 1967