Bone Brush
Manufacturer / Maker
Dietrich W. Kolbe
1824/5 - 1878
Used byUsed by
M. L. Amick
1843 - 1904
Date1863-65
Mediumbristle, metal
Dimensions3 7/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (9.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the descendants of John (Jackie) Taylor: Gwyn Fair Ellis, Willett Taylor Fair, James Taylor Rock, and Kenneth Willett Rock
Object numberPC2002.26.59
DescriptionA metal brush used for dusting away sawdust from bone amputations. The bristles are strong enough to be run through the teeth of a saw to clean them.On View
Not on viewCollections
- The Odditorium: October 2025 Third Thursday Popup Exhibition
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