Clothes Brush

c. 1950
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Overview

A hand held marbled grey Zylonite men's clothes brush with black bristles.

Historical information

A small hand held brush for men's clothing for removing lint from suits.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2004.83
Item type
Width
15 cm
Height or length
3 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On one side of the brush is "COMPLIMENTS RICHARDSON & CO. LTD. THE SHOP FOR MEN"

Contextual Information

It was common for businesses in the early 20th century is have household items, such as clothes brushes, bottle openers, pencils manufactured with their business name, phone number on the item which the businesses then gave to customers. It was a means to advertise their business.

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

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