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Toothbrush

1954-1955 (made)
Artist/Maker
Halex Ltd (maker)
Place of origin
England (made)

Baby's toothbrush of pink plastic set with nylon bristles. The toothbrush has a slightly angled handle, and is rounded at both ends, with a hole pierced at the lower one.


Object details

Categories
Children & Childhood
Nursery Equipment
Object type
Toothbrush
Materials and techniques
Moulded plastic with nyon
Plastic
Nylon
Moulding
Brief description
Baby's toothbrush, pink plastic; Halex brand made in England, 1954-1955
Physical description
Baby's toothbrush of pink plastic set with nylon bristles. The toothbrush has a slightly angled handle, and is rounded at both ends, with a hole pierced at the lower one.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12.9cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
HALEX "SOOTY"/ NYLON/ MADE IN ENGLAND
Credit line
Given by Miss G D C Swain
Object history
Bought for the donor, Georgina Doreen Caroline Swain (b. 1954) (RF 87/ 1090)
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
MISC.230-1992

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1125537/toothbrush-halex-ltd/
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