Lichfield District Council
Two Toothbrushes - by Mather & Ward - 19th Century (16x1.5cm & 12x1cm)
Location: Lichfield District Council
Accession number: 1983.47.21-22
Two toothbrushes, manufactured in the 19th century. One of which was manufactured by Mather & Ward.
Each toothbrush has a flattened, bone handle with a rounded, shaped headpiece. Each headpiece has drilled holes and lines in order to allow for the attachment of hair bristles. The bristles have been lost from the Mather & Ward brush, but are still in place on the unsigned toothbrush.
The handle of the Mather & Ward toothbrush is engraved with the manufacturer's name and model number "B6".
Two Toothbrushes - by Mather & Ward - 19th Century (16x1.5cm & 12x1cm)
Location: Lichfield District Council
Accession number: 1983.47.21-22
Two toothbrushes, manufactured in the 19th century. One of which was manufactured by Mather & Ward.
Each toothbrush has a flattened, bone handle with a rounded, shaped headpiece. Each headpiece has drilled holes and lines in order to allow for the attachment of hair bristles. The bristles have been lost from the Mather & Ward brush, but are still in place on the unsigned toothbrush.
The handle of the Mather & Ward toothbrush is engraved with the manufacturer's name and model number "B6".