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Site: Public Hospital

Context: 1885 context, This toothbrush was discovered in the cellar of a building at a mental hospital that was destroyed by fire in 1885. http://www.history.org/
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Mean Date Range: 1839-1848

Date Range based on type: 1820-1864

Mattick (2010) Type: : Virginia Type

Description: Oval handle with square end

Cranking: Convex

Bristle Attachment:Trepanned

Stock shape: Tapered

Handle: Oval handle with square end