Toothpick Holder

Name/Title

Toothpick Holder

Entry/Object ID

2020.22.28a-r

Description

Toothpick holding in the shape of an animal. The animal has a long, turned body printed with the label, "New Haven, N. J." There are four pegs inserted into the bottom of the body for legs, and a black-painted tail and head. The head is printed in white with eyes and ears. 14 colored toothpicks accompany the holder and can be inserted into tiny holes scattered across the body. The set comes with its original, unmarked cardboard box with lid, and a wax paper pouch for the toothpicks.

Context

Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VT

Acquisition

Accession

2020.22

Source or Donor

Herrmann, Charles

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company

Date made

circa 1935 - circa 1945

Place

Town

Brandon

County

Rutland County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Holder, Toothpick

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Service Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Material

Wood