Hat brush with 2.5" natural bristles (likely horse hair), set into a the round head of a long turned lacquered walnut handle. Shaped handle has a swell near end opposite bristles, with a finial-like tip of two small bead shapes. Hole drilled near end for hanging cord, missing. Stamped near mid-point of handle is maker's name, "CLINTON'S", a Philadelphia brushmaker.
Considerable wear to wooden handle, esp. the round head holding bristles which is marred with chips, splintering, dents and finish loss. Smaller dents along handle, with loss of almost half of bulbous finial. Bristles also worn with discoloration.
Four items on chains all attached to a metal ring (1 inch diameter):
A- 3 plain plastic notecards that pivot from a grommet with "sterling" silver cover monogrammed "G.M.F." On a 3.5-inch chain that's attached to a larger ring.
B- coin holder with "GMF" monogram on side. Maker's mark on bottom and "925 Fine Sterling."
C- pencil marked "Sterling" at top
D.(see also 2002.154.60) circular container: Maker's mark with "926 Fine Sterling." A round empty container (compact-like) with hinged top. "G.M.F" inscribed on lid.
This chatelaine with a decorative belt hook worn at the waist holds three chains with sewing supplies.
a. is the silver metal belt clip monogrammed with "EB" on the back prong.
B- Horn needle-case with screw-top
C- Wool pin cushion (red, green, 8-pointed white pieced stars on both end with read and green diamonds in center portion with silver metal band to attach to chain.
D- Emery sand-filled fabric strawberry to remove rust from pins and needles. Ornate silver cap says "Sterling."
Interior of 307 North Duke Street - old Lancaster County Historical Society - showing fireplace and tools, Martin Meylin anvil and large stone piece from Speedwell Forge.
