Straw Brush
Object type: Straw brush
Department: The American Wing
Culture: American, Shaker
Artist: United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)
Artist bio: American, active ca. 1750–present
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: 1800–1900
Medium: Wood; Straw, probably maple
Dimensions: 8 5/16 x 2 3/4 in. (21.1 x 7 cm)
Credit line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966
Accession year: 1966