Toiletry Kit

Name/Title

Toiletry Kit

Entry/Object ID

2007.40.43a-h

Description

Brown leather box with strap.The date 1908 and the initials J. R. are printed on top. Inside are two metal containers plus some tools such as tweezers and a shaving brush. Also found in the toiletry kit were a tooth, metal button or snap and a belt buckle. a - box b - metal soap dish c - small metal container d - black toothbrush container e - shaving brush f - tweezers g - metal hook h - broken tool handle

Context

The paperwork with the object suggests that the initials stand for John Robertson. No information about this individual was quickly found in an online search in 2026.

Acquisition

Accession

2007.40

Source or Donor

Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella, Cella, Patricia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Romeo and Olga (Bianchi) Cella

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Depth

5-1/4 in

Material

Leather, Metal