The delightful figural toothbrush holders that are so beloved by
collectors today have their roots in the early 1800s. Here is the
whole range of the holders, with hundreds of the most sought-after
designs portrayed in full color. Compiled by some of America's
foremost collectors and dealers, this book has over 400 color
photos, including examples in ironstone, porcelain, bisque, or
other ceramics, as well as glass, chalkware, celluloid, plastic,
and lithographed tin. Some of the forms they took were purely
decorative, and some were clearly designed to encourage children to
brush more frequently. They include whimsical characters, animals,
nursery rhymes, sports, occupations, deco animals and figures,
holidays, and cartoon characters. Often the toothbrush itself, when
in place, would make up a key element in the holder's design, a
horse's tail, say, or the neck of a violin. The authors have
compiled a brief history of toothbrush holders, along with
important information for collectors. The concise captions include
size, material, maker (when known), and an estimate of the value on
the current collector's market. The variety of forms, the
cleverness of the designs, and the nostalgia some of the themes
encourage, will delight dentists, toothbrush specialists, and all
lovers of the ceramic arts.
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