Brush

Object Name:

Brush

Object ID:

1992.009.01-.08

Creator:

Felton Brush, Inc.Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Manchester, NH

Date:

1992

Description:

Selection of nine specialty brushes made by Felton Brush, Inc., Manchester, NH, 1992. As listed below:
.01. Cylindrical buffing brush for stainless steel sinks. 5.5" long, 4" diameter. Maple core with soft white cotton covering. Threaded rod in core.
.02. Pizza oven brush, 8" x 4.9" x 1.25" overall. Rectangular maple block, 8" x 2.6" x 1.25", with fine 1" wire bristles on one side and heavier 1.1" wire bristles on other side. Stamped "BAKERS PRIDE OVEN CO." in blue ink on one side and "SOFT" / "HARD" on other side. Threaded hole in wood for attaching handle.
.03. Hat cleaning brush, 10.5" x 5.5" x 2". Maple handle, turned, 0.9" diameter. Horsehair bristles, 3.5" long.
.04. Hat cleaning brush, 10.6" x 1.25" x 1.9". Curved maple handle, stamped "M & F WESTERN PRODUCTS" in blue ink. Horsehair bristles, 1.25" long.
.05. Inking brush for shoe industry (similar in shape to a large toothbrush), used for applying dye to corners of shoes. 7" x 0.6" x 0.75". Maple handle, 0.25" thick. Brown bristles, 0.5" long.
.06. Dry cleaning brush, 10" x 1.9" x 1.1". Upward-curving maple handle, 0.6" thick, stamped "NEWHOUSE 72 WN". White nylon bristles, 0.5" long.
.07. Suede brush, small, 3.5" x 1.25" x 1.25. Rectangular maple block, 0.75" thick, with curved top. Fine wire bristles, 0.5" long.
.08. Suede brush, large, 4.6" x 1.6" x 1.9". Rectangular maple block, 1.25" thick, with curved top. Horsehair bristles outside, fine wire bristles inside, 0.6" long.

Material:

Wood
Maple
Metal
Hair

Provenance:

Felton Brush , Inc. was established in 1847. They manufactured special purpose commerical and industrial brushes with handles made of New Hampshire maple.

Credit Line:

Gift of Felton Brush, Inc.

Subjects:

Brushes