Name/Title
Toothpick HolderEntry/Object ID
2020.22.29a-gDescription
Toothpick holder in the shape of a fish. The fish is a formed of a circular disk of wood with a triangular notch for a mouth and an applied tab for a tail. Two round eyes are painted on in black, and there is a painted red stripe on the tail. 10 holes are drilled into each side of the fish for holding toothpicks. It sits on a wooden base printed with the words, "Atlantic City, N. J." It is contained in its original box, which is printed with an image of a maple leaf and the label, "Newtco MAPLYNE". There are 5 multicolored toothpicks.Context
Made by Newton & Thompson Manufacturing Company in Brandon, VTAcquisition
Accession
2020.22Source or Donor
Herrmann, CharlesAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Newton & Thompson Manufacturing CompanyDate made
circa 1935 - circa 1945Place
Town
BrandonCounty
Rutland CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Holder, ToothpickNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials