Commissioned by
Pullman Palace Car Company, American, 1867 - 1969
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, American, 1925 - 1978
Date
20th century
Medium
wood and hair
Dimensions
2 3/8 × 9 13/16 × 1 15/16 in. (6 × 25 × 5 cm)
Description
A wood shoe shine brush. The brush is tan with bristles on the top and bottom. The bristles on the top are at the front of the brush and are next to a black image of a Pullman train car with the words “Pullman / Shiner Special” written on it.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
shoebrushes
Topic
Labor
Pullman Porters
Transportation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.63.63.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535c52a26-304e-4d8e-bfc8-a19d544004c6

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