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Toothbrush Holder and Pitcher
Toothbrush Holder
Maker & Material: French Porcelain
Date: ca. 1855
Size: L. 8.25”
Provenance: Adelicia to her daughter Pauline Lockett to her daughter Pauline Kaiser to her son Frank Kaiser to his wife Beverly Kaiser by loan to Belmont Mansion
2014.05.24 EL The Mr. & Mrs. Franck H. Kaiser Collection
This floral decorated toothbrush holder would have been part of a much larger toiletry set of up to eleven pieces. Lighter more pastel-like colors seen here, became popular in ceramics beginning in the 1850’s. The decorations on these pieces are of a very high quality.
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Hot Water Pitcher
Maker & Material: French Porcelain
Date: ca. 1855
Provenance: Adelicia to her daughter Pauline Lockett to her daughter Pauline Kaiser to her son Frank Kaiser to his wife Beverly Kaiser by loan to Belmont Mansion
2014.05.23 EL The Mr. & Mrs. Franck H. Kaiser Collection
This smaller pitcher would have been used to bring hot water to the bedroom.