Archaeology — Post-Medieval; 1800-1900
Toothbrush
This bone or ivory toothbrush was found on an archaeological excavation on Aldersgate Street, very close to the Museum of London. Toothbrushes became popular from the 18th century onwards. By the early 19th century, people could brush their teeth with many different brands of toothpowders available from pharmacies. Toothbrush bristles were made from horse hair or sometimes baleen hair (from the filtering plates in the mouths of certain types of whale).
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- ALG84[0]<126>
- Object name:
- toothbrush
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Post-Medieval; 1800-1900
- Material:
bone
- Measurements/duration:
- H 160 mm, L 160 mm, W 13 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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