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On Display: House - Blue Room
Brush (Hair brush)
1815-1840
Description
The engagement between USS Wasp and HMS Reindeer took place in the English Channel on June 28, 1814. The Wasp sank the Reindeer in less than thirty minutes.
Category
Wood (other)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Bristles
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1959.0729
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.0729
Object Name
Brush (Hair brush)
Category
Wood (other)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1815-1840
Subject(s)
- Naval history
- Seascape
- Military
- War of 1812
Materials
- Wood
- Bristles
- Paint
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
2.5 (W) x 13.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.35 (W) x 34.925 (L)
Measurement Notes
OW is of head.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Johns, Jeremy Rowett. 10//2015 "His Majesty's Bad Bargain: Richard Johns and his naval pension". The Mariner's Mirror. 101 (4)
• Battle between USS Wasp and HMS Reindeer; pp. 461-466