Commissioned by
Pullman Palace Car Company, American, 1867 - 1969
Date
20th century
Medium
wood and fiber
Dimensions
1 3/16 × 8 7/8 × 1 5/8 in. (3 × 22.5 × 4.2 cm)
Description
A wood coat brush used by the Pullman Palace Car Company. The brush is brown with tan bristles. The word “Pullman” is carved into the handle of the brush on the back.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
clothes brushes
Topic
Labor
Pullman Porters
Transportation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.63.63.6
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9399dd7-2823-444b-bb7c-58b476eb1cc2

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